Question

In about 2 paragraphs explain: how does trauma impacts physical health?

Answer 1

Trauma can hit even the strongest among us with great force. Of course, physical traumas and injuries are usually visually measurable and can lead to trauma-related physical pain, but emotional trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can also have a profound effect on the human body.

Some physical symptoms include the following:

• Night terrors and insomnia, which lead to fatigue and difficulty concentrating
• Agitation and anxiety, especially in unfamiliar places
• Having an extreme startle reflex, this could result in rage or further withdrawing
• Withdrawing from social situations, or even personal relationships
• Anger, rage, and mood swings
• Feelings of being numb or otherwise disconnected from reality and those around you
• Aches and pains that have no other explanation
• Racing heart, high blood pressure, and diabetics may find their blood sugar levels difficult to control
• Chronic health conditions related to stress.