Signs You’re Carrying Trauma

You might think you’ve moved on. You might not even remember what happened.
But unresolved trauma doesn’t disappear. It hides in your nervous system — and it shows up in ways you’d never expect.

If you’ve ever wondered why you feel anxious, shut down, or in pain without explanation, it could be trauma still running your life.

The Signs

Here are some of the ways unresolved trauma can show up:

  • Unexplained anxiety or panic attacks that hit when “nothing is wrong.”

  • Chronic health issues or pain that doctors can’t explain.

  • Failed relationships repeating themselves without a clear reason.

  • Fear of intimacy, or shutting down when someone gets too close.

  • Constant hyper-alertness — never feeling fully safe or relaxed.

  • Self-sabotage or patterns that keep you stuck, even when you’re trying to move forward.

These aren’t random. They’re signs your nervous system is still carrying trauma.

Want to know if trauma might be running your life?

Take the Signs You’re Carrying Trauma Quiz. It only takes 2 minutes, and it will show you whether unresolved trauma could be behind the patterns you’re facing.

Next Step

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