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Stress or Trauma? How to Tell the Difference
Stress and trauma both come from the body’s survival system, but they affect the nervous system in different ways. Stress happens when life feels busy, pressured, or challenging. For example, deadlines, conflict, or big life changes can activate stress. During stress, the body releases energy to help you respond. Once the situation passes, the…
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Sometimes our bodies feel overwhelmed, tense, or exhausted—and it can be hard to understand why. You might wonder whether what you are experiencing is “just stress” or something deeper connected to trauma. This question is very common. In fact, many people notice changes in their sleep, emotions, memory, or physical sensations long before they…