Kareem, a young father from Iraq, believed he was recovering from his traumatic brain injury until a familiar song unexpectedly transported him back to the moment before the blast.
The challenge of maintaining a sense of safety after trauma is pronounced when the trauma interrupts daily life, like attending university or commuting.
Trauma overwhelms our ability to cope, manifesting in symptoms such as anxiety, flashbacks, and mood fluctuations, leading to conditions like PTSD.
Vicarious trauma can affect anyone who witnesses the suffering of others, as seen with the widespread distress from global crises like those in Gaza and Ukraine.
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