A trauma is the emotional response that a person experiences after being exposed to a terrible and traumatic event, whether physical or mental, so there are different types. Although the process may be more or less complex, depending on each person and the particular experience, the survivor of a trauma will begin a path towards overcoming such an event. However, it may be the case that the symptoms associated with the trauma prevail and do not disappear or are relieved. In these situations, the so-called post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may develop. An indicator that the trauma has not been overcome and has become a mental disorder.
Among the types of traumas that exist are acute ones, when they have to do with a particular traumatic event; chronic ones, due to repeated and prolonged exposure; or complexes, which are made up of several terrible events. Unresolved traumas often have a considerable impact on people's lives, so it is important to monitor their evolution closely. This will identify the symptoms of a trauma that has not been overcome.
Each person copes with traumatic events in a different way, and there may even be cases of opposite reactions. Therefore, not everyone will present the same symptoms, however, there are some common signs that will be useful to identify a case of unresolved trauma. These symptoms last and have a minor or major impact on the daily life of individuals.
