Trauma can affect the nervous system in ways that make reactions feel stronger than the situation seems to warrant. Learn why this happens and how trauma therapy can help you understand your responses and feel more in control.

Have you ever reacted strongly to a situation and then wondered why it affected you so deeply? Perhaps a critical comment stayed with you for days. A disagreement made you feel panicked, rejected, or desperate to repair the relationship. Or you withdrew from someone you care about without fully understanding why.