Some signs of trauma include an obsession with money and a cold attitude towards everyone.

From an obsession with money to being cold towards everyone, here are some signs of trauma to look out for.

Published on July 01, 2024 at 04:42 PM IST 6 Photos


Often times, patterns of behavior and lifestyle are formed based on trauma experienced from childhood. Now more than ever, it is difficult to distinguish between signs of trauma and normal behavior. Psychologist Caroline Middelsdorf has listed some signs of trauma that may not look like signs of trauma, but can permeate our patterns of behavior and become part of our daily lives. (Unsplash)


Obsessively checking your bank account: Checking your bank account balance or worrying about anything to do with money can be a sign of trauma if you grew up in a home with money problems. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)


Hypervigilance: When we suffer from childhood trauma, such as growing up in an unpredictable home, we become hypervigilant towards the people and things around us, trying to predict what they will do next. (Unsplash)




Cold and critical attitudes: Growing up without strong emotional support from caregivers can lead to cold and critical attitudes in adulthood towards those around you. (Unsplash)


Party-loving: When we experience emotional neglect as children, we start to seek solace in social activities. This makes us party-loving and seek emotional support from the people we socialize with.