Understanding Psychological Trauma and Anxiety
Candice Catoire
In the modern world, processing and understanding trauma can be daunting. Anxiety and trauma are often linked inextricably, and healing both can take time and support. What is trauma? What is anxiety? Trauma is, at its most basic level, a psychological response to distressing events. Trauma is linked to emotional disturbances, physical symptoms, and psychological manifestations. Trauma is an individualistic response and can play out differently for each of us. Anxiety is a persistent feeling of worry, fear, or unease that can interfere with our functioning at work, school, home, and in relationships. It can involve feelings of impending doom, concern about “what ifs,” or fear of judgment and rejection....
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