The traumatized person is often relieved simply to learn the true name of her condition. By ascertaining her diagnosis, she begins the process of mastery. No longer imprisoned in the wordlessness of the trauma, she discovers that there is a language for her experience. She discovers that she is not alone; others have suffered in similar ways. She discovers further that she is not crazy; the traumatic syndromes are normal human responses to extreme circumstances. And she discovers, finally, that she is not doomed to suffer this condition indefinitely; she can expect to recover, as others have recovered.. Judith Lewis Herman
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Trauma is a word used to classify a wide range of unpleasant mental experiences. Traumatic stress disorder is a particular kind of stress that can be caused by a variety of traumatic events, such as combat, earthquakes, and other disasters. In the past, trauma was associated with World War I and II, but people today tend to associate it more with war-torn countries such as Iraq. Traumatic events have been linked to serious illnesses such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression. By recognizing the signs and symptoms of a traumatic experience, a person can learn to cope with these painful memories and reactions.

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