From obsessing over financial things to having a cold attitude towards everyone, here are some signs of trauma for

From obsessing over financial things to having a cold attitude towards everyone, here are some signs of trauma to look out for.

Posted on July 1, 2024 16:42 IST 6 photos


Often, behavior and lifestyle patterns develop based on trauma we have been exposed to from a young age. More than ever, it can be difficult to distinguish signs of trauma from normal behavior. Psychologist Caroline Middelsdorf shared some signs of trauma that may not even seem like signs of trauma, but they seep into our behavioral patterns and become part of our daily lives. (Unsplash)


Obsessively checking the bank account: Whether it’s checking the bank balance or worrying about everything related to finances, this can be a sign of trauma when growing up in a family with money problems. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)


Hypervigilance: When we carry the childhood trauma of being raised in a home where there was no predictability, we begin to be hypervigilant about everyone and everything around us to predict their next move. (uninstall)




Cold and critical behavior: Growing up without strong emotional support from our caregivers can lead us to have a cold behavior and a critical attitude towards everyone around us in adulthood. (Unsplash)


Party animal: When we experience emotional neglect in childhood, we begin to seek solace in social activities. This can turn us into party animals and seek emotional support from the people we socialize with.

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