This is where you come to find info, stats, research (new and old) all about Trauma.
To be VERY clear.
The purpose of this is not to IDENTIFY with the Trauma, the purpose is to “name it to tame it.” (Coined phrase by Dan Siegel) thus, doing the very opposite, detaching one’s identity from any traumatic incident or event.
Also, for those that it matters, I use a capital T for Trauma, in every reference and situation.
I chose to do this as I feel it helps identify Trauma as its own “Person” so to speak, rather than again, identifying or taking it on as us ( like the subconscious is looking to do, also, no shame here, only awareness, again, to be VERY clear.)
OKAY… moving ahead…
When this is possible, you are more able to see and believe that you, are in fact, a whole and complete soul, and you have been all along.
Alas, I’m getting ahead of myself…
Time for some STATS! And science…
(Fun fact/Side note, I love clear and concise facts. Broken down, truth…or at least the closest thing we have to it)
HERE WE GO!
First, let’s start at the beginning.
In order to understand Trauma, we need to know what it actually is
“Trauma is the Greek word for “wound”.
Although Greeks use(d) the term only for physical injuries, nowadays trauma is just as likely to refer to emotional wounds. We now know that a traumatic event can leave psychological symptoms long after any physical injuries have healed. The psychological reaction to emotional trauma now has an established name: post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. It usually occurs after an extremely stressful event, such as wartime combat, a natural disaster, or sexual or physical abuse; its symptoms include depression, anxiety, flashbacks, and recurring nightmares.”
(For a link to the quote or more info, click link below.)
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trauma#note-1
“Trauma occurs when a person is overwhelmed by events or circumstances and responds with intense fear, horror, and helplessness. Extreme stress overwhelms the person’s capacity to cope. There is a direct correlation between trauma and physical health conditions such as diabetes, COPD, heart disease, cancer, and high blood pressure”
“70% of adults in the U.S. have experienced some type of traumatic event at least once in their lives. That’s 223.4 million people.”
“In public behavioral health, over 90% of clients have experienced trauma.”
This shows significant research that “behavioral” or “substance” (see link) diagnoses, can almost always be directly tied to having experienced trauma.
(For a link to the quote or more info, click link below.)
https://www.thenationalcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Trauma-infographic.pdf?daf=375ateTbd56
Another website with detailed, vivid research and information said it this way,
“Trauma is a pervasive problem. It results from exposure to an incident or series of events that are emotionally disturbing or life-threatening with lasting adverse effects on the individual’s functioning and mental, physical, social, emotional, and/or spiritual well-being.”
What does experiencing childhood trauma mean for adults?
Adults who experienced trauma in childhood are often “wired” differently than those who did not. Their brains, primed to deal with nearly constant stress, can struggle to respond appropriately to situations that would otherwise appear normal and non-threatening. This partly explains why many adult trauma survivors struggle with depression, anxiety, and other issues related to emotional regulation. These resulting mental health issues can contribute to long-term difficulties maintaining healthy relationships, and lead to problems at school and/or work.
Why do traumatic experiences impact some people more than others?
Many children facing abuse and neglect carry the markers of stress, such as increased cortisol levels, well past the time of exposure. Exactly how stress alters the structure of our brains — and even our DNA — is not yet fully understood. However, research has shown that “protective factors,” such as a loving caregiver, can decrease the impact of traumatic events.
(For a link to the quote or more info, click link below.)
https://www.traumainformedcare.chcs.org/what-is-trauma/
Again as you read these articles, or any other materials, Trauma is a “name it to tame it.” The purpose of education and awareness is so that others have a better opportunity to enjoy their journey, in their own learning, in how they have operated in “Traumatic” situations.
Creating awareness and education, SHAME FREE.