The Malnutrition Metaphor for Psychological Trauma
Briefly

Psychological trauma, akin to malnutrition, arises when essential emotional needs are unmet, resulting in profound adverse effects on individuals' well-being and functioning.
Both trauma and malnutrition stem from an absence or insufficiency of crucial elements necessary for well-being, whether it's nutrients for health or emotional security for psychological development.
Similar to how consuming harmful substances can lead to malnutrition, emotional toxicity—like humiliation or betrayal—can disrupt a person's emotional stability and contribute to trauma.
Understanding trauma through the lens of malnutrition offers insights into its nature, mechanisms, and potential paths for healing, emphasizing the need for emotional nourishment.
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