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Can Pandemic Amplify My Trauma-Related Symptoms?
Can Pandemic Amplify My Trauma-Related Symptoms?

Individuals with a history of traumatic events are reporting more frequent trauma reminders and symptoms during this pandemic: increased intrusive thoughts and/or nightmares; insomnia and disrupted sleep; increased uneasiness, anxiety, and fear; mistrust and emotional detachment or numbing; feelings of sadness and/or overwhelming guilt or shame. There are several reasons why pandemic could be associated with a greater frequency of trauma reminders and trauma-related symptoms. Take heart, as this pandemic will not last forever, and neither will your uptick in symptoms.

Why is this happening?

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