What are some examples of traumatic events?

Answer 1

A traumatic event can be traumatic for various reasons and many people disagree on what is traumatic and what is not. Whether an event is traumatic or not, will depend on the individual. But for many people, natural disasters are very traumatic because of the loss of property, wealth, and life. Other people agree that car accidents are very traumatic because of the possibility of death, severe injury, or paralysis. Other people experience trauma as a result of rape, molestation, or domestic violence. Abuse (physical, sexual, emotional) is also traumatic. For many parents, families, and caregivers, trauma can result from caring for the severe mental illness of a loved one. For example, schizophrenia or severe Bipolar disorder can be very traumatizing to family members. It is difficult to understand the person's delusion, hallucinations, increased levels of energy, or changing moods or thought processes.

The list of traumatic events are extensive. The key here is remembering that traumatic events can be different for everyone. What you might think is traumatic may not be traumatic to the next person.