There are two definitions of trauma in medicine. One is the effect of the blow, which causes organic or cellular damage to the body, and the other is mental trauma. Mental trauma is often called the effect of unusual and unexpected events that frighten the person excessively, give a feeling of helplessness. Losing a relative, having an accident, being subjected to harassment and violence, or surviving a natural disaster are examples of mental trauma. 

There are many events in our lives that cause sadness, but not every one of them causes mental trauma. On the other hand, there does not have to be great losses or events to casue a mental trauma to occur. Sometimes something that seems insignificant to others can have lasting effects on a person. Trauma affects our mind, our emotions, as well as brain chemistry.  The effects of trauma can be quite long-term, childhood traumas can still be active in adulthood. 

There are many ways to resolve mental trauma. However, the first step should be to become aware of the factors that cause trauma as well as try to determine the effects in full afterwards. Often finding the source of our reactions, feelings and mental disorders is a complicated task, like unwrapping a entangled ball string and trying to find the end of the string. So it’s a good idea to seek help from a specialist when examining our traumas. Talking through the subject with someone will both reduce the power of unspoken trauma and guide us through trauma to steps of resolution, especially if the person we share with is an expert in this field.

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