6 Signs It's Not Anxiety, It's Secondary Trauma

In this video, we're going to talk about 6 signs it's not anxiety, it's secondary trauma. Secondary trauma is when something traumatic happens to you that you're not actually experiencing firsthand. This can lead to issues like vicarious trauma, compassion fatigue, and secondaryptsd. If you're feeling overwhelmed, it might be time to address secondary trauma. By understanding the signs and symptoms, you can get the help you need to start healing. Also, we are thinking of covering stories to elevate information sharing about mental wellness. If you are in support of this idea, do you mind sharing this video? If you want to gain more insights on emotional trauma and discover the steps towards healing and growth, watch this video too:    • 5 Signs You Have Emotional Trauma (And How...   Writer: Syazwana Amirah Editor: Caitlin McColl Script Manager: Kelly Soong Voice Over: Amanda Silvera (   / amandasilvera   ) Animator: Grace Cárdenas Cano Production Assistant: Thomas Kang Youtube Manager: Cindy Cheong Grab PSI plushy here: https://psych2go.shop/products/psych2... Discount code: "Loyalty" to get 15% off. Only first 50 people. Official Discord:   / discord   Provide Feedback for this video: https://forms.gle/B1JAxZKn9XvJpXUQ7 REFERENCES British Medical Association. (2022, January 17). Vicarious trauma: signs and strategies for coping. The British Medical Association Is the Trade Union and Professional Body for Doctors in the UK. www.bma.org.uk/advice-and-support/your-wellbeing/vicarious-trauma/vicarious-trauma-signs-and-strategies-for-coping#:~:text=Common%20signs%20of%20vicarious%20trauma&text=experiencing%20bystander%20guilt%2C%20shame%2C%20feelings,loss%20of%20hope%2C%20pessimism%2C%20cynicism Craig, C., & Sprang, G. (2010). Compassion satisfaction, compassion fatigue, and burnout in a national sample of trauma treatment therapists. Anxiety, Stress, and Coping, 23(3), 319-339. Greenberg, M. (2021, June 29). 5 Thinking Errors that Underlie Guilt and Shame. Psychology Today. Retrieved from www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/the-mindful-self-express/202106/5-thinking-errors-underlie-guilt-and-shame Hughes, J. (2019, May 30). Vicarious Trauma. UTHealth Houston McGovern Medical School. Retrieved from med.uth.edu/psychiatry/2019/05/30/vicarious-trauma-vt/ Jernigan, J. (2022, August 24). Dreams, Nightmares, and Disturbed Sleep - The American Institute of Stress. The American Institute of Stress. Retrieved from www.stress.org/dreams-nightmares-and-disturbed-sleep Kubala, K., & White, T. (2022, July 15). What Is Secondary Trauma? Psych Central. Retrieved from psychcentral.com/health/secondary-trauma Lagoy, J. (2022, July 15). What Is Secondary Trauma? Mindpath Health. Retrieved from www.mindpath.com/resource/what-is-secondary-trauma/ Van Mol, M., Kompanje, E. J. O., Benoit, D., Bakker, J., & Nijkamp, M. D. (2015). The Prevalence of Compassion Fatigue and Burnout among Healthcare Professionals in Intensive Care Units: A Systematic Review. PLOS ONE, 10(8), e0136955. doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0136955