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comprehensive list of trauma symptoms

The  psycho-bio-dynamic process facilitates the gradual and spontaneous integration of past trauma.

 

When trauma remains unintegrated it may manifest in the following emotional, behavioural, physical and relational symptoms

 

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Emotional and behavioural difficulties

  • Psychological burnout

  • Anger problems

  • Destructive behavior patterns & thoughts

  • Stress

  • Painful loss

  • Poor self-esteem

  • Poor self-image

  • Lack of confidence

  • Acute trauma

  • Grief & bereavement

  • Life crises and adjustment difficulties

  • Suicidal thoughts

  • Low energy levels

Physical difficulties

  • Headaches (vascular & tension)

  • Ovarian cysts

  • Lower back pain

  • Bronchial asthma

  • Meige Disease

  • Peptic Ulcers

  • Irritable bowel syndrome

  • Physical rehabilitation & adjustment

  • Post-operative trauma

  • Immune system deficiencies

  • Cardiovascular diseases

  • Chronic physical pain

  • Osteoporosis 

  • Weight problems

RELATIONAL DIFFICULTIES

  • Interpersonal difficulties

  • Intimate and marital difficulties

  • Difficulty expressing and communicating emotions

  • Difficulty forming close relationships with others

  • Difficulty separating from others

  • Difficulty navigating social spaces

  • Difficulties communicating and connecting with the opposite sex

  • Difficulty performing or presenting in social spaces

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Jonathan Gilberg | Clinical Psychologist | HPCSA Registration No: PS0133710 | Practice no. 0730955| 40 Forest Avenue, Tokai, Cape Town 

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