Signs and symptoms of trauma
In many cases, individuals with “big T” trauma are offered counseling or mental health assistance because the event, and the aftermath, are easier to spot. Individuals with “big T” trauma are under immediate distress and can show signs of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) quickly after the incident. These are terrifying events that are dangerous and put the body into fight or flight mode. “Big T” trauma could include sexual or other violent assault, serving in wartime situations, or witnessing a school shooting. “Big T” trauma include events in which an individual is put into danger. In professional circles, trauma is often categorized into “big T” trauma and “little T” trauma. While these events are certainly traumas that can have a profound impact on the way that people think, behave and feel for a long time afterwards, people can also be impacted by smaller, but still influential, traumas. When most people hear the term trauma, they automatically think of major traumatic events, such as assault or rape. These broad categories of trauma can negatively affect individuals, their families, and their communities. For example, trauma can include abuse, neglect, violence, bullying, disaster, terrorism, or war. Trauma can affect behavior and health and can come in a variety of forms. Trauma can lead to prolonged behaviors and physical manifestations that can negatively affect the individual for years to come, if not addressed and treated correctly.
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Trauma is generally defined as a deeply disturbing event (or events) that make the individual feel out of control of the situation. Understanding the signs and symptoms of trauma, and the connection to anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder, can help individuals in getting help they need to move beyond past traumatic experiences and reestablish eating habits that support good mental and physical health. Studies show that eating disorders and trauma are strongly linked. More often than not, past experiences contribute to the break down of people’s relationship to food and eating.
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Many factors contribute to eating disorders, including genetic, psychological and social factors. What compels a person to feel that they need to restrict calories so severely that they grow weak, exhausted and eventually put their life at risk? Why might someone put their body through the agony of binging and purging? Why might someone prepare delicious meals for their friends and families and not join in, or maintain an intensive exercise regimen, and not refuel their body with necessary nutrients afterwards?
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