I started my journey by searching for resources about trauma responses. I read about the four main types: Fight, Flight, Freeze, and Fawn. It’s kinda wild how different people react to stuff differently, you know? Some get all aggressive, some run away, others just freeze up, and some try to please everyone to avoid conflict.
Then I dug into how professionals assess PTSD. They use tools like the Post Traumatic Stress Diagnostic Scale (PDS), The PTSD Checklist (PCL), and the Davidson Trauma Scale (DTS). I figured it’s best to leave the official diagnosis to the pros, but it’s good to know what’s out there.
Next, I looked at childhood traumas ’cause, let’s be real, a lot of our issues stem from when we were kids. I found out about the eight major ones: physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, physical and emotional neglect, seeing domestic violence, going through accidents or natural disasters, and losing a parent or caregiver. Heavy stuff, right?
Then I checked out some symptoms of childhood trauma, like being super anxious, having mood swings, or being easily irritated. It’s like your emotions are all over the place, or you just shut down completely.
I stumbled upon this thing called the ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) Test. It’s a simple yes/no quiz that helps you figure out if you’ve experienced trauma as a kid. Seemed pretty straightforward, so I decided to give it a shot.
I found a bunch of free online trauma quizzes. There are different ones that will give different types of response or maybe some PDF guide, it is kind of like your first step to understand your past.
So, I took a few of these quizzes. Honestly, it was a bit of an emotional rollercoaster, answering those questions. But in the end, it helped me understand my own reactions better and gave me some ideas on where to start with my healing journey. And the most important is that those quizzes are FREE!
It’s not a substitute for therapy or anything, but it’s a good starting point if you’re curious about your own trauma responses. It’s like dipping your toes in the water before diving into the deep end, you feel me?
- There are four main types of trauma responses: Fight, Flight, Freeze, and Fawn.
- Professionals use specific tools to diagnose PTSD.
- Childhood trauma can have a huge impact on our adult lives.
- There are free online quizzes that can help you understand your own trauma responses.
- Taking a quiz is just a first step; it’s not a replacement for professional help.
Key takeaways from my little experiment:
That’s all about my experience! Hope this helps someone out there who’s trying to make sense of their own experiences. Remember, you’re not alone, and there’s no shame in seeking help if you need it. We’re all just trying to figure this life thing out, one step at a time.
