What Trauma Does to the Brain Trauma doesn’t just affect memories. It changes how the brain detects safety. When someone lives through overwhelming or repeated stress, the brain shifts into survival mode. Here’s what happens: 🧠 The Amygdala (Alarm System) This part scans for danger. After trauma, it becomes overactive. Result: – You feel on edge – You startle easily – You sense danger even when you’re safe Your brain is trying to protect you. 🧠 The Hippocampus (Memory Time) This helps you know
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What Trauma Does to the Brain Trauma doesn’t just affect memories. It changes how the brain detects safety. When someone lives through overwhelming or repeated stress, the brain shifts into survival mode. Here’s what happens: 🧠 The Amygdala (Alarm System) This part scans for danger. After trauma, it becomes overactive. Result: – You feel on edge – You startle easily – You sense danger even when you’re safe Your brain is trying to protect you. 🧠 The Hippocampus (Memory Time) This helps you know
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