Many people feel what happens to them isn't "bad enough" to warrant their intense response, or overwhelming feelings. Then often unfortunately they decide they "shouldn't" feel they way they do. So they bury their feelings by disconnecting from themselves which adds to the problem, instead of getting some help.
This article does a good job explaining trauma. Trauma is not about the initial event but your body's perception of the event. For many people this season of fear in quarantine/shelter in place has profoundly affected their well being. Preventing access to support and treatment delays healing.
"While there are no objective criteria to evaluate which events will cause post-trauma symptoms, circumstances typically involve the loss of control, betrayal, abuse of power,
helplessness, pain, confusion and/or loss. The event need not rise to the level of war, natural disaster, nor personal assault to affect a person profoundly and alter their experiences.
Traumatic situations that cause post-trauma symptoms vary quite dramatically from person to person. Indeed, it is very subjective and it is important to bear in mind that it is defined more by its response than its trigger."
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