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trauma

trauma Trauma is a distressing or dangerous event or situation that can trigger fear and the body’s fight-or-flight response.

Trauma is a distressing or dangerous event or situation that can trigger fear and the body’s fight-or-flight response. After trauma, people can have a range of reactions, and many recover over time.

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