
09/24/2025
Trauma doesn’t always look like flashbacks or panic attacks. Sometimes it shows up in subtle patterns you might not realize are connected ⬇️
🔸 Shutting down during conflict
When arguments feel overwhelming, your nervous system may go into “freeze” mode to protect you.
🔸 People-pleasing to avoid tension
Saying yes when you want to say no can come from a history of keeping the peace to stay safe.
🔸 Feeling exhausted all the time, even after rest
Chronic stress can keep your body on high alert, draining your energy no matter how much you sleep.
🔸 Gaps in memory or difficulty recalling the past
Trauma can disrupt how memories are stored, making some periods hard to access.
🔸 Avoiding asking for help
Independence can become a survival strategy when relying on others once felt unsafe.
✨ These are coping strategies, not character flaws. They’re signs of how your mind and body learned to protect you. Healing is about gently finding new ways forward — not blaming yourself for the old ones.
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