Stating that trauma is a situation that completely damages people both biologically and psychologically, experts said that trauma is manifested by physical symptoms as well as psychological effects. Emphasizing that sleep patterns may be disrupted due to trauma, and even if the person falls asleep, he/she may often see the traumatic event in his/her dreams, experts noted that unexplained weakness and fatigue may be experienced in traumas. Experts warned that the use of social media may exacerbate the trauma and recommended following social media and news for limited periods of time.
Stating that trauma is a situation that completely harms people biopsychosocially, Dr. Firdevs Seyfe Şen said that trauma is a process that occurs with physical symptoms as well as mental effects.
What Effects Can Constantly Thinking About Trauma Lead to?
Noting that trauma has physical effects, Dr. Firdevs Seyfe Şen said, "An intense feeling of distress, unexplained internal distress is one of the important physical effects of trauma. Especially the so-called re-experiencing, constantly thinking about being exposed to trauma, thinking about the effects of trauma, sometimes thinking as if the person himself/herself was physically exposed to this trauma can cause intense distress and palpitations in that person."
Stating that sleep patterns may be disrupted due to trauma, Dr. Firdevs Seyfe Şen said, "Maintaining sleep can become an intense distress. One of the most prominent physical effects of trauma is that even if the person falls asleep, he/she often sees the traumatic event in his/her dreams. Unexplained weakness and fatigue may be experienced. It may be very difficult to leave the house and communicate with people, every time the phone rings, a startle symptom may be shown."
What are the Effects of Social Media Use on Trauma?
Noting that the use of social media can have effects on trauma, Dr. Firdevs Seyfe Şen said, "At this point, social media can exacerbate trauma. Constantly watching news about trauma can traumatize the person more severely. In order not to stay away from the agenda, news should be followed for a while, but it is very important to limit this period."
When should psychological support be sought?
Pointing out the importance of timely intervention in traumas, Psychiatry Specialist Dr. Firdevs Seyfe Şen emphasized that in cases such as severe loss of appetite, nausea, intense weakness, inability to feel motivated in any way towards the work to be done, disruption of sleep patterns, frequent palpitation attacks during the day, it is absolutely necessary to seek help from a specialist. Dr. Firdevs Seyfe Şen concluded her words as follows: "Although it is an early stage, intervening in advance can create serious beneficial results. There are therapy methods to cope with acute trauma in the form of cognitive behavioral therapy, schema therapy, EMDR therapy ."