7 Common Things People with Trauma Do
Have you ever wondered how unresolved trauma can show up in everyday life? In this video, we explore the common things people with trauma do, whether it stems from childhood trauma, emotional abuse, or complex PTSD (CPTSD). These behaviors are often tied to unhealed trauma and can affect relationships, mental health, and overall well-being. Understanding these signs is the first step toward healing from trauma and moving forward.
If you’re struggling with trauma or know someone who is, this video offers insight into the impact of unresolved trauma and what trauma healing looks like. We’ll cover topics like how childhood trauma affects adulthood, common symptoms of PTSD and complex trauma, and the path toward healing and recovery. Whether you’re dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), recovering from abusive parents, or learning about trauma treatment options, you’re not alone on this journey.
Disclaimer: This video is not intended to replace professional advice or diagnosis. Please consult with a qualified professional if you need assistance.
Researcher/ Writer: Sid Thompson
Editor: Caitlin McColl
Script Manager: Kelly Soong
Voice Over: Amanda Silvera (http://www.youtube.com/amandasilvera )
Animator: Cluelessjaja
YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong
References:
Cascade Behavioral Health Hospital. (2019, April 15). Symptoms, Signs & Effects of Psychological Trauma. www.cascadebh.com/behavioral/trauma/signs-symptoms-effects/
Chicago Behavioral Hospital. (2022, October 19). What Are Some Common Symptoms of Psychological Trauma? chicagobehavioralhospital.com/disorders/what-are-some-common-symptoms-of-psychological-trauma/
Ghahari, J. (2022, October 17). Manifestations of Childhood Trauma in Adults — Seattle Psychiatrist. Seattle Anxiety Specialists, PLLC: Psychiatry & Psychology. seattleanxiety.com/psychiatrist/2022/5/17/manifestations-of-childhood-trauma-in-adults
Gillis, K. (2022, May 14). 10 Anxious Behaviors That Could Actually Be Trauma Responses. PsychologyToday. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/invisible-bruises/202205/10-anxious-behaviors-could-actually-be-trauma-responses
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We posted a video an hour ago about loneliness and neurodivergence.
Yes when I see a familiar person, I tend to avoid it and ignore as if I've never saw them.
Is it strange that… I seem to have almost every sign, but I don't feel like what I experienced is particularly traumatic?
I haven't had a particularly traumatic childhood, and I've always had loving parents. And yet, I was really sick for a whole year and, ever since then, the people I thought were my friends have treated me so poorly, purposely ignoring me and purposely leaving me out of things.
But… How can it be trauma? I thought only people that have experienced the worst have trauma… I don't know.
Unfortunately everything is relatable 😪
Cool, at least now people will have more of an idea on why some of us considering offing ourselves as a potential.
i feel a bit more sad seeing ppl in maple hospital(roblox game) and ppl in person with friends who can help them feel better. i may not play maple hospital anymore but every single time i joined, iv been forced to do what they do unless i would be ignored, have seen ppl with friends that made me have a worse depresion due to the major sadness of betrayal from my friends and iv seen my greatest enemy leading me to worse depresion, anger and major anxiety.
i have difficulties sleeping.
i get emotional outbursts, anger or sadness or both if i don't get what i want and sometimes meltdowns.
It's scary how I do all of these things
I used to think saying sorry all the time was just me being a people-pleaser
I have been diagnosed with severe ptsd for almost two years now 😢 but I am trying my best to recover 5:03
I don't think this applies to me. I have damage, but no trauma. I have used DPH and DXM a solid bit and definitely have brain damage. I hope to heal from it, but it almost feels like a different catagory of trauma, like self harm. I at least have a relationship with the one true God, so that's good. This body of death is temporary, so I think that will be the way I will heal. Wait till I die and walk the new earth with my new body.
Well, I guess that's how I just dealt with that, in this comment. Stay safe out there!
Damn didn't know I had trauma
this definitely describes me
When I tell people about my trauma, they always say “ you need to get over it “ and I hate when people say that. Just because they never been through trauma that doesn’t mean that they have to have the right to tell people to just get over it. I know that I can get over my traumas but I don’t need anyone to constantly tell me that it’s annoying. That’s why it’s better to talk to mental health professional or a therapist at least they won’t tell you to just get over it.
Should I be concerned that every category sounds like me…?
If this was a test, i got a perfect score
Me trying to figure out whether I'm just an angsty teen or traumatized >>>>
So I'm traumatized. Got it 👌
How am I supposed to not have a bunch of outbursts when people piss me off and purposely trigger my trauma within my family alone!? And yes I have PTSD
Yep, lots of childhood trauma that still affects me now.
it also depends on the type of traumatic experience too
I've been trained more in anger management from professional help than what actually is probably going on. I feel like I die a little in interest in all interactions the more I try to shut down and swivel to my taught method. I've never felt like an angry person in general it's just easier to find triggers to react with. People around know I'm not locked in to a mindstate it's separated and can instantly numb away from the details that are irritating and go back to the reality of the situation and facts that is subliminal on knowing ridiculously high details on all angles history a fly landing at a specific spot will stick with memory unblinded with thoughts. Much I have to handle on my own daily upon requesting a boss to handle a situation when rarely an option handling everything on my own 99% of the time. Being my supervisor I sometimes like to watch them try to handle things I put up with regularly they don't handle properly just excessively add things to please not allowed. Response and respect gets me. I've learned I am far more functional than the people around me and I never have to apologize for my decisions and choices. Complaining behind my back doesn't bother me anymore. I find them self catering rather than functioning or noticing the reality. As much as I am in charge and have made massive changes to cope on how I function to make things work properly. Asking for someone to handle something not generally available ever and being attacked for it spreading the chaos to the person that is paid better with them canceling what's allowed. That's how you lose all respect. It shows when my respect is lost all mind games and patterns are open to cut the person off from behaving the same without going after them while staying respectable having my insights to the individuals actions and behavior patterns being given using my knowledge to help others noticing and finding the behavior and actions faster.
I don't know what to do anymore it feels like i have had a hard time at home but if i hear other people i feel bad for them it just feels like my trauma or autism or anything else isn't hard enough like i have two traumas that are bad but not as bad as others ones i got bullied and in a way abused but it never got physical does someone else feels like this like just emotional is never as hard as physical abuse
As someone with a difficult past (unstable economical situation, loneliness in school and bullying), I can relate to many of these, if not all of them. When you have always been surrounded by instability and hostility, you begin to normalize it and wonder why anyone wouldn't behave like that, and I'm still struggling with that question.
One you live instability, you learn that stability is an anecdote, the reality will always be bad and different from others.
Great vid! 🎉 Spot on from what I've seen with cptsd – the excessive apologising or the outbursts seemingly out of nowhere can be really confusing. Ppl with cptsd/trauma seem to keep bottling things up so imho it happens because they don't feel confident enough to speak about what bothers them without expecting backlash or defensiveness as a response.
Having worked with a few cptder's it's like seeing a lonely kid in the playground trying their hardest to look friendly and unbothered (but failing) since he just got made fun of by some bullies. Unfortunately the teacher doesn't see that so gets annoyed with him for being grumpy and not showing cooperative behaviour as a team player.
The negative feedback then doubles on that kid who doesn't know how to speak up, he is now misunderstood by both his bullies and the teacher.
I think when watching this (as someone who went through very serious trauma) it's important to recognize these not as symbols of what you went through and how strong you were, but rather shortcomings you need to fix. Trauma detaches you from yourself and others, and until you can reconnect with the real world again you don't really overcome it.
I feel like this is also the reason why I love subcultures like goth, emo, alt, and scene, but my personal favourite goth, it's more relatable for me, and a big comping mechanism.