Next Steps Guide

The Difference Between Stress and Trauma

Are you unsure if your are feeling stress or trauma? Clink on the link below and answer some questions to help you find out if you might need more help.

How stressed am I really?

What is Stress?

When someone becomes easily agitated, frustrated and moody. When one feels like they are losing control or trying to take control of a situation.

Signs of Increased Stress:

Lack of sleep
Headaches
Shortness of breath
Feeling tired
Feeling anxious and or depressed
Clenching your jaw

What is Trauma?

An emotional response to a terrible event. Following the event one experiences shock, denial, disbelief.

Signs of Increased Trauma:

Unpredictable emotions
Flashbacks of the incident
Confusion
Difficulty concentrating
Triggering past traumatic memories
Anxiety and or Panic
Feeling Numb or disconnected

If you would like more support learning the difference between stress and trauma, contact us to schedule an appointment with one of our caseworkers

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