How the Brain Reacts to Trauma: Understanding the Neuroscience of Survival and Healing
Imagine your brain as a powerful survival machine—one that can shield you from danger, but also trap you in fear long after the threat has passed. Trauma rewires this machine. But the good news? What was once rewired in fear can be reshaped in healing. Trauma Isn’t Just Emotional—It’s Neurological Trauma is often viewed through the lens of emotional pain. While heartbreak , fear, and anxiety are deeply felt, trauma also has a powerful physical component—one that is hardwired into the brain. Whether it stems from a single life-threatening event or long-term emotional neglect, trauma disrupts how the brain processes safety, memory, emotion, and decision-making. In this post, we’ll explore how the brain reacts to trauma , what changes happen in its structure and function, and how healing is not only possible but rooted in neuroscience. Understanding this can empower survivors, support mental health professionals, and demystify the biological underpinnings of trauma responses...