Do I Have Trauma? Signs You Might Be Carrying More Than You Realize
Many people ask this question quietly.
Not because something dramatic happened yesterday.
But because something has felt “off” for years.
You might wonder:
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Why am I so anxious?
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Why do I shut down during conflict?
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Why do I feel exhausted even when nothing major is happening?
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Why do small things feel overwhelming?
If you’re asking, “Do I have trauma?” — you’re not overreacting. You’re paying attention.
Trauma Doesn’t Always Look Like Trauma
When people think of trauma, they often imagine one major catastrophic event. But trauma can also be:
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Chronic stress in childhood
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Emotional neglect
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Growing up in unpredictable environments
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Medical trauma
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Divorce, instability, or loss
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Ongoing relational conflict
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Repeated invalidation
Trauma is not only about what happened.
It’s about what your nervous system had to do to survive it.
Common Signs You May Be Carrying Trauma
You don’t need all of these to qualify for support. But many people with unresolved trauma experience:
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Persistent anxiety or hypervigilance
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Emotional numbness or shutdown
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Irritability or quick anger
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Difficulty trusting others
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Sleep problems
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Feeling “on edge” even when safe
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People-pleasing or conflict avoidance
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Chronic overwhelm
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Difficulty relaxing
Sometimes trauma looks like high functioning.
Sometimes it looks like burnout.
Sometimes it looks like being “the strong one.”
Why Self-Diagnosing Is Hard
You cannot objectively measure your own nervous system patterns without context. Many people normalize what was actually survival.
That’s why screening matters.
How Free Trauma Screenings Help
At The Trauma Therapy Company, we offer free trauma screenings before your free 15-minute consultation.
When you schedule at TraumaTherapyCompany.com:
- You select a consultation time.
- You complete secure intake paperwork.
- That paperwork includes evidence-based screening tools for: ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences, PTSD symptoms, Anxiety, Depression, and Acute stress reactions
- Our office manager contacts you to review next steps.
- We meet already understanding patterns—not guessing.
Screening is not about labeling you.
It’s about answering the question:
“Is my nervous system still reacting to something it never got to resolve?”
What If I’m Not Sure It “Counts”?
Many people hesitate to seek therapy because they don’t believe their experiences were “bad enough.”
But trauma is not a competition.
If your body is still reacting, it matters.
If your stress feels disproportionate, it matters.
If you’ve tried to power through and it keeps showing up, it matters.
You Don’t Have to Figure It Out Alone
If you’re wondering “Do I have trauma?” the next step doesn’t have to be committing to long-term therapy.
It can simply be clarity.
✨ Schedule a free 15-minute consultation at TraumaTherapyCompany.com
and begin with a trauma-informed screening.
