How does Trauma Affect the Brain
If you have ever experienced trauma you may struggle to understand why you have the sensations you do.
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Trauma changes your brain.
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Trauma alters the way your brain processes and responds to information.
#1: Hippocampus, is important for learning and memory. Trauma causes it to be small and makes it challenging to learn new things.
#2: Amygdala, the fear center. Trauma leads to the strengthening of this part of the brain resulting in increased storage and recall of traumatic memories.
#3 PreFrontal Cortex, controls behaviors, thoughts, and emotions. This is the "think before your speak" part of your brain. When it is weakened you will struggle to suppress impulses.
Allow yourself to be curious about your internal experiences.
Citation:
1.Arnsten, Amy F.T., et al. “The Effects of Stress Exposure on Prefrontal Cortex: Translating Basic Research into Successful Treatments for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.” Neurobiology of Stress, vol. 1, 2015, pp. 89–99., https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ynstr.2014.10.002.
2.SoP, et al. “Prefrontal Cortex.” The Science of Psychotherapy, 4 Apr. 2021, https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.com/prefrontal-cortex/.
3.Starcevic, Ana. “Structural Brain Changes in PTSD.” A Multidimensional Approach to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - from Theory to Practice, 2016, https://doi.org/10.5772/64080.
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