7 Signs You’re Not Broken, It’s Your Unhealed Trauma
Channel: Psych2Go
Date: 2022-04-11

A traumatic experience can refer to any situation that evokes an intense, overwhelming, and long-lasting sense of fear, anxiety, and stress. Emotional and psychological trauma is something unfortunately a lot of people go through, and it’s no less real or no less serious than the trauma that can be inflicted by physical harm. If left unresolved, trauma in any form can manifest in negative cognitive, behavioral, or even physiological ways.

If you're feeling broken, we are here to remind you that you're NOT broken, but may be struggling with some unhealed trauma. 

Disclaimer: This is a disclaimer that this article/video is for informative purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose or treat any condition. Please reach out to a qualified healthcare provider or mental health professional if you are struggling.

Do you have unhealed trauma? Watch this video to find out: https://youtu.be/41-dra66Y0o 

Writer: Chloe Avenasa 
Script Editor: Vanessa Tao 
Script Manager: Kelly Soong 
VO:  Amanda Silvera (www.youtube.com/amandasilvera)
Animator: Lesly
YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong   

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