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Do I Have Trauma?

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Many people experience trauma at some point in their lives, but it can be hard to shake the effects of it, even years after it’s occurred. If you’re wondering if you’re dealing with any unresolved trauma, this quiz may be able to help.

By answering a few questions, we may be able to help you understand if you’re dealing with unresolved trauma.

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Questions Overview

1. Would you say you feel very different from other people?
  1. Yes, definitely
  2. Yes, somewhat
  3. Not really
  4. Not at all
2. Your childhood memories are mostly:
  1. Positive
  2. Negative
  3. Both positive and negative
  4. I don’t remember
3. Do you have difficulty concentrating?
  1. Yes, all the time
  2. Yes, frequently
  3. Sometimes
  4. Not very often
4. True or false: “I feel like I can’t even trust my own instincts and emotions.”
  1. Definitely true
  2. Mostly true
  3. Mostly false
  4. Definitely false
5. True or false: “I am usually anxious and stressed out, even when there’s nothing ‘wrong.’”
  1. Definitely true
  2. Mostly true
  3. Mostly false
  4. Definitely false
6. Would you say you struggle with depression?
  1. Definitely
  2. Probably
  3. Probably not
  4. Definitely not
7. True or false: “It is hard to trust the people around me.”
  1. Definitely true
  2. Mostly true
  3. Mostly false
  4. Definitely false
8. True or false: “I often get carried away by my emotions.”
  1. Definitely true
  2. Mostly true
  3. Mostly false
  4. Definitely false
9. True or false: “I never want to be reminded of difficult past experiences.”
  1. Definitely true
  2. Mostly true
  3. Mostly false
  4. Definitely false
10. True or false: “It’s hard for me to make decisions.”
  1. Definitely true
  2. Mostly true
  3. Mostly false
  4. Definitely false
11. True or false: “I struggle to maintain close relationships with other people, and I don’t know why.”
  1. Definitely true
  2. Mostly true
  3. Mostly false
  4. Definitely false
12. True or false: “I feel like I’m always on guard for danger and aware of my surroundings.”
  1. Definitely true
  2. Mostly true
  3. Mostly false
  4. Definitely false
13. Do you have difficulty sleeping or experience frequent nightmares?
  1. Yes, all the time
  2. Yes, fairly often
  3. Sometimes
  4. Not really, no

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What Is Trauma?

The word “trauma” is thrown around a lot, but what does it actually mean, and how do you know if you’ve experienced it?

Trauma is an intense emotional reaction to a difficult experience, such as an accident, natural disaster, physical or emotional abuse, crime, neglect, undergoing or witnessing violence, the loss of a loved one, war, and more. Right after the traumatic event, you may feel shock or denial, and long-term reactions may involve unpredictable or extreme emotions, flashbacks, and difficulty forming and maintaining healthy relationships with other people. Trauma may even result in physical symptoms, like headaches or nausea.

Thankfully, many people who endure a serious trauma in their lives are able to process the trauma and move forward, often with the help of counseling. This doesn’t mean the trauma is erased, and “moving forward” may just mean…well, “moving forward,” not forgetting the past or never feeling the effects of the trauma again. Processing trauma often involves understanding how to live with its effects and have a full, rewarding life in spite of it.

If you’re dealing with the aftereffects of a traumatic event, a licensed therapist may be able to help you process what happened and navigate a way forward. Healing is possible—and you deserve it.

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