Very Well Mind: Signs of Childhood Trauma in Adults

 

Signs of Childhood Trauma in Adults

If you experienced trauma as a child, it's likely that you are or have experienced some amount of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) later in life.

This article explains what trauma is, what childhood abuse may look like, and how childhood trauma impacts adulthood.....

Signs of PTSD in Children

After exposure to any traumatic event, kids tend to express some form of behavioral change. These behaviors are still regularly reported by mental health professionals in their daily practices with adults. These behavioral changes could include:1

• Sudden new fears: These fears may or may not be related to the traumatic event.
• Separation anxiety: Occurs when a child becomes overwhelmed with anxiety if their parents are not around.
• Sleep disturbances: This could mean that they start having nightmares or lose the ability to fall asleep quickly.
• Sadness: If you notice that you or a loved one is feeling down much more often, it may be a sign that they're coping with a traumatic event.
• Losing interest in normal activities: A child may lose interest in things they once enjoyed.
• Inability to concentrate: This could be long or short-term and impact things like school, work, or normal activities.
• Anger: Unexplained anger, or irritability that doesn't match up to the level of the event, can be a sign of a traumatic event.
• Somatic complaints: These can include stomachaches, headaches, or any other physical pains that seem to have no root cause.

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