Most common trigger domains for childhood trauma survivors

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Published on Aug 03, 2023 02:42 pm IST

From abandonment domain to social isolation domain, here are the common trigger domains that childhood trauma survivors deal with.

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When we are brought up in dysfunctional homes, we start to create domains – clinical term for wounds – that affect our adulthood as well. "This wound essentially becomes the lens in which you see the world through. It means the smallest trigger or perceived threat from your family, partners, or friends can send your system into fight/flight/freeze/fawn," wrote Therapist Morgan Pommells as she explained the trigger domains that childhood trauma survivors deal with.(Unsplash) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Aug 03, 2023 02:42 pm IST

When we are brought up in dysfunctional homes, we start to create domains – clinical term for wounds – that affect our adulthood as well. "This wound essentially becomes the lens in which you see the world through. It means the smallest trigger or perceived threat from your family, partners, or friends can send your system into fight/flight/freeze/fawn," wrote Therapist Morgan Pommells as she explained the trigger domains that childhood trauma survivors deal with.(Unsplash)

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People often carry the belief that they are flawed or broken. This usually stems from past experiences that may have caused rejection or extreme criticism. (Unsplash) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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People often carry the belief that they are flawed or broken. This usually stems from past experiences that may have caused rejection or extreme criticism. (Unsplash)

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In the mistrust domain, people believe that they will be exploited and betrayed. Hence, they try to grow walls around themselves. (Unsplash) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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In the mistrust domain, people believe that they will be exploited and betrayed. Hence, they try to grow walls around themselves. (Unsplash)

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People also sometimes believe that they will be abandoned and left behind by the ones they love. This is called abandonment domain. (Unsplash) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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People also sometimes believe that they will be abandoned and left behind by the ones they love. This is called abandonment domain. (Unsplash)

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In emotional deprivation domain, people feel a sense of profound emptiness in their relationships. (Unsplash) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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In emotional deprivation domain, people feel a sense of profound emptiness in their relationships. (Unsplash)

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In social isolation domain, people feel distracted and away from others. They feel they are separate and different. (Unsplash) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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In social isolation domain, people feel distracted and away from others. They feel they are separate and different. (Unsplash)

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    Tapatrisha Das

    Tapatrisha is Content Producer with Hindustan Times. She covers stories related to health, relationships, and fashion.

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