Trauma leaves a lasting imprint on both the mind and body, fundamentally altering how individuals perceive and react to the world. Bessel van der Kolk explains that trauma is not just an event from the past but an ongoing experience that affects the brain's ability to manage perceptions. This is evident in the stories of veterans who, long after their service, continue to experience flashbacks and nightmares. 'Trauma results in a fundamental reorganization of the way mind and brain manage perceptions,' van der Kolk writes, highlighting the pervasive nature of trauma. | Bessel van der Kolk | The Body Keeps the Score

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Trauma's Enduring Impact on Mind and Body

Trauma leaves a lasting imprint on both the mind and body, fundamentally altering how individuals perceive and react to the world. Bessel van der Kolk explains that trauma is not just an event from the past but an ongoing experience that affects the brain's ability to manage perceptions. This is evident in the stories of veterans who, long after their service, continue to experience flashbacks and nightmares. 'Trauma results in a fundamental reorganization of the way mind and brain manage perceptions,' van der Kolk writes, highlighting the pervasive nature of trauma.

-- Bessel van der Kolk