It leaves long-term scars that can be difficult to deal with for years after the abuse has stopped. Domestic violence targets every aspect of a person’s life to control them. It’s not always physical abuse either - mental and emotional torture can be just as debilitating. Domestic violence: Domestic violence can cause chronic trauma.Emotional abuse: Emotional abusers try to chip away at self-esteem by putting their victims down constantly or making them feel bad about themselves.Victims of sexual abuse often suffer from flashbacks, nightmares, anxiety disorders, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), sometimes even long after the initial event occurred. They may be in a position of power over their victim, making it easier for them to coerce or force them into sexual acts. Sexual abuse: Sexual abusers often take advantage of people who are weaker than they are.It’s common for physical abusers to threaten their victims and use fear and intimidation to control them. They may hit, kick, choke, or throw things at them - the list goes on. Physical abuse: Physical abusers often use force to control their victims.Examples of chronic traumaĬhronic trauma can result from any of the following: It differs from acute trauma in this sense, as acute trauma occurs after just one traumatic experience or event. Chronic traumaĬhronic trauma is a response to ongoing or repeated traumatic experiences. This type of trauma can lead to acute stress disorder (ASD), which is a mental health condition typically appearing within 3 days of a traumatizing event and lasting up to 1 month. It can also result from an act of violence against you or after witnessing a traumatic event happening to someone else. Examples of acute traumaĪcute trauma can come from a single event threatening your life or safety. Acute trauma can lead to long-term mental health problems if not appropriately addressed. For example, it can come after experiencing a natural disaster, seeing a bad car accident, or witnessing violence. Acute traumaĪcute trauma is a psychological trauma that occurs in response to a single, highly stressful event. Trauma can be classified as acute, chronic, or complex. While most people are familiar with the concept of trauma, many are unaware of the different types of trauma that exist. “Trauma can be caused by various situations ranging from natural disasters to abuse, vehicle accidents, and more.” – Talkspace therapist Ashley Ertel, LCSW, BCD, C-DBT Believing the world is a dangerous place and that you can’t trust anyone.Feeling numb or disconnected from others.Avoidance of people, places, things, or situations that remind you of the event.Flashbacks or intrusive memories of the traumatic event.Trauma isn’t limited to physical events it can also be emotional or psychological in nature. However, different types of traumas can occur throughout our lives. When we think of psychological trauma, we often think of a single event that causes great harm or pain.
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