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What is Micro Trauma
Life is filled with countless small moments—some joyful, others stressful, and some quietly painful. While most of us know how significant events like a loss or major accident can impact our mental health, the small, subtle injuries to our emotional well-being often go unnoticed.
These are known as micro-traumas.
But what is micro trauma, and how does it affect your mental health over time?
Micro-traumas are the seemingly minor, everyday stressors or emotional wounds that may not feel significant in the moment but can accumulate to create a profound impact.
This article will explore what micro-traumas are, how they manifest, and how you can begin to heal from them.
What Is Micro Trauma?
At its core, a micro-trauma refers to small, repeated emotional or psychological injuries that may go unnoticed or be dismissed as unimportant.
Unlike major traumas, such as abuse or catastrophic events, micro-traumas often stem from subtle experiences, such as being overlooked, excluded, or repeatedly criticized.
While one instance of a micro-trauma may not have a significant effect, the cumulative impact of multiple micro-traumas can lead to chronic stress, anxiety, and even physical symptoms.
Examples:
A teacher consistently overlooking you in class.
Feeling dismissed or unheard during conversations with loved ones.
Experiencing microaggressions or subtle discrimination at work.
Repeatedly being the target of jokes that make you feel small.
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