How Trauma Impacts the Brain: A Physiological Response to Stress

Despite your best efforts, trauma is something that you cannot “just get over”. It impacts functioning in many aspects of your life.  After a traumatic event, you might experience changes in sleep patterns, memory loss, strained relationships, an inability to trust, nightmares, or intrusive thoughts.  

Therapy can help you increase mindfulness and awareness of how your body responds to stress and trauma. Consult with your doctor to see if you are a good candidate for psychopharmacologic and somatic therapy that may help.  

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