7 Subtle Things You Didn't Know Cause Trauma

Trauma can affect anyone at any point in life, including you. Not only difficult experiences during early childhood, but also events later in life can trigger significant trauma in individuals. The American Psychology Association defines trauma as any experience that results in significant fear, helplessness, confusion, or other disruptive feelings. These feelings are so intense that they can have a long-lasting negative effect on a person’s mental health and attitude. Here are a few experiences that can generate trauma.

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[Psychgo]

We worked extremely hard on this project. Was it helpful for you? If so, do you mind sharing our video with someone who might benefit?

[p-in]

1.lack of emotional Attachment 0:32
2.personal Loss 1:03
3.disfunctional families 1:47
4.chronic Stress 2:25
5.racism 3:03
6.financle insecurity 3:27
7.medical melpractice or negligence 3:49

[thewea]

" There is no timestamp on trauma. There isn't a formula that you can insert yourself into to get from horror to healed. Be patient. Take up space. Let your journey be the balm. " - Dawn Serra

[yohaizilber]

Trauma has such a profound effect on the human brain that we will likely forever avoid comparable situations. It's like touching a hot stove... We only do it once. Best wishes to all of those suffering from it

[dawortar]

This cut flower bud awakened in me one of the thoughts that has been dormant in me since I was little:

I was born with incomplete fingers and a smaller metacarpus in my left hand. Doctors, seeing this, wanted to cut off my whole hand and leave me with only one right hand.
The thought was, and it is, how difficult it would be for me to live without my left hand, even in this incomplete form.
For example, I can tie a shoe with it anyway, hold a fork at dinner, and even use a brush to paint pictures.
I cannot imagine how severe the trauma would affect me and how much more difficult it would be if I were deprived of these, however, basic activities in my childhood.

[dio-chu]

I always thought trauma only came from physical & intense verbal abuse. I’ve always worried that I was just ‘playing a victim’ or ‘seeking attention’ because my parents never abused me intentionally. Glad to know that Im not overreacting & these feelings are valid. 😮‍💨

For reference: affected by 1, 3, and 4 (hopefully not 5 & 6 in the future…)

[heh]

I relate with this video especially the first one, my parents wasn't really emotionally available for me as a child cause they were always busy with work so my grandma was taking care of me instead. Now I'm a teenager, I don't have a close relationship with them and it feels awkward to talk to them, literally we don't have any deep conversations just small talks.

[danavixen]

Since I was raised in a dysfunctional family, losing a loved one who meant a lot to me still resonates with me. She was my second cousin Ruby. It's been 25 years (September 16, 1997) yet she was one of the most warm and endearing relatives in my usually cold and abusive family. I pray she is still resting with the angels. 😔🙏🏾❤️🕊️

[shreyashinde]

I have had trauma...it was good know that what I have gone through was not fake or something that can be ignored. Hearing the reasons from this video touched me. I am recovering from my past experiences and I wish that all those who have had these experiences before may get out of it soon🙂

[RayPeng-]

The beginning of this episode was like taken from my life directly. The difference is that my father died when I was 13. But the damage he made last for longer. Plus because of his behaviors we had to leave our home town when I was 3 so I was raised far away from my grandpas and cousins. I tried to connect with other kids, but the difference was that I was searching for family feelings and others just didn't need that, so they weren't giving me it either and it made me felt VERY left out. Now in adulthood it all makes me a lonely wolf. Just can not handle harm for my feelings and disappointments...

[planetofgamespog]

1: Lack of emotional attachment ( 0:33 )
2: Personal loss ( 1:04 )
3: Dysfunctional families ( 1:48 )
4: Chronic stress ( 2:26 )
5: Racism ( 3:04 )
6: Financial insecurity ( 3:26 )
7: Medical malpractice and negligence ( 3:48 )

[NotBlondeYT]

When I was 4 years old my parents divorced, leaving me and my 1 year old sister a mess. My mum and dad have tried there hardest to make it seem like a normal thing, and I’m great full for that. But sometimes arguments still happen between them, which has caused my mum to take away the “privilege” of me even texting, speaking, or going to my dads house, plus even talking to his side of the family. Now, I have 5 siblings- one is my full sibling (the one year old I was talking about earlier on) and 3 half siblings, on being from my mum and my step-dad, two being from my dad and my Ex-step mum (who became my Ex-step mum about 3 months ago (she was my stepmum for 7 years). Times are very stressful and I feel disconnected with everyone. I wish things could be simpler- but some things won’t change. Now I have to wait until 2023 until I can see my dad again, I know that this will stick with me, the memories, the feelings of this time period and the times before this, I’m scared of what my dads side will think when I see them again, but honestly- I just want to have something that feels like a happy family.

[CaptainPoverV]

I’ve started working on my mental health, it’s been destroying a lot of my relationships as well as well as my life. I always made excuses to not get better but recently I’ve had the worst best thing happened. The person I have liked for months, almost a year got scared of me, it was the worst feeling I’ve ever had. So I have now begun my journey to a better life. If you read this, its a long story.

Basically I liked this guy, told them, had a mental breakdown and scared them. I regret it but unfortunately, I don’t have a time machine. And well, when he told me it was worse than almost dying (yes, I know it’s bad but it’s terrible to hear when someone you care about is scared of you.) But the best of this moment was that I learned a valuable lesson, I need to change my life for the better and I have promised so many people I would. Including him, I honestly don’t know if I’ll ever get a second chance but I will never be able to rid my feelings for him. So that’s my story so far, I will keep updating this as my journey continues for those who want to read a journey.

[hippiechick]

It is helpful. Narcissistic abuse plays a part in a lot of this.

[Nomadic_beauty]

Im commenting here coz as a child when I wanted my parents trust and listen to me the most, they neglected . And now I have become so detached from my family, i hardly talk and express my feelings to them.I hope my children do not face the same faith which i had.

[theliftexpert]

Damn,
I just thought it was normal to be extremely terrified of your father growing up.
To witness a girl die as a tween.
To have your girlfriend cheat on you.
To have your friend secretly stealing from you.
To have your wife get an abortion in between children being born .
To have my mom commit suicide when I was 33 .
Is this all trauma or is it just unfortunate that these events occurred in my life?
If it is all trauma, what can I do to heal from these events?
I’m 55 now and I’m just realizing how screwed up some of this events were in my life ….

[WhaleOnWater]

I've felt that I should always measure up to my former friends through the years. Whenever we get to talk, they'd end up talking about something wrong with me and make me feel bad about it. It went on the entire quarantine so I eventally got worse. They've told me I've become insensitive to them and barely give back anything. And recently, they've thrown me under the bus that could cost my entire future ahead of me. "It is to teach you a lesson, " they said. "You're my friend, I treat you as a brother, and I love you, " one of them said.

This will scar me for life.

[shaunasugar]

I grew up in a dysfunctional family (verbal and physical abuse) and experienced a lot of isolation as a young child, even in our big family. There was arguing every day and I can recall memories of feeling the need to escape or be away from home. It carried on into my adulthood and now I’m unlearning the habits that protected me as a child. It’s very difficult but I know I will heal over time and it will take much time.

[therealjesterguys]

I recently turned 18 and my very abusive mother recently came to me and actually apologised. She admitted to the abuse, all of it.

She did say it wasn't her fault, it was her diabetes and now diagnosed BPD that went hidden for years. I tried to explain to her that yes, they had a factor, but that doesn't excuse it.

For the first time in 18 years my mother hugged me. I sobbed like a baby.

I have been showing my mum these videos, and she has been going to therapy. She still has a long way to go, and I'm in therapy for what she did, but the fact she is genuinely trying to be a better mother means the world to me. I know she's 18 years late and all my friends are saying she's just trying to manipulate and control me again, but Idk. I'm glad to see her finally noticing and admitting to her behaviours. I just hope she continues to flourish and undo her negative behaviours

[SJHredkingdom]

I used to be financially insecure because my mother raised my little brother and I all by herself a majority of my childhood. We would barely have enough to get by in terms of food and money. We managed even though there were times we almost got kicked out of wherever we lived, or came close to starving. Even though my mom left my dad, which is why she raised us on her own, my dad always came by and gave us some of his fish he caught, produce he grew, and meat that he hunted if he had spares of any of them. I'm still financially insecure sometimes, but not nearly as bad as I used to. Trauma isn't easy, but it's going to be okay. Just remember to reach out to someone if you need help. Love you all!