Could You Have Unprocessed Trauma? Quiz

Could You Have Unprocessed Trauma?

Recognize signs that past experiences may still be affecting you today

Professional Disclaimer: This quiz is designed for educational and self-awareness purposes only. It is not a diagnostic tool and cannot determine whether you have trauma or PTSD. Only a qualified mental health professional can provide an accurate assessment. If you're experiencing symptoms that concern you, please seek professional help. If you're in crisis, call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or text "HELLO" to 741741 (Crisis Text Line).

Question 1 of 20

1

Do you experience intrusive thoughts or memories about past events?

Rarely or never

Occasionally - a few times a month

Frequently - several times a week

Very frequently - daily or multiple times daily

2

How would you describe your sleep patterns?

Generally good - I sleep well most nights

Somewhat disrupted - occasional difficulties

Poor - frequent insomnia or nightmares

Severely disrupted - chronic sleep problems or recurring nightmares

3

Do you avoid certain places, people, or situations that remind you of past events?

No, I don't avoid things due to past experiences

Occasionally - minor avoidance behaviors

Often - I regularly avoid triggers

Extensively - avoidance significantly limits my life

4

How easily startled or on edge do you feel?

Generally calm and relaxed

Sometimes jumpy or anxious

Often hypervigilant or easily startled

Constantly on edge, hypervigilant, or in fight-or-flight mode

5

Do you experience emotional numbness or difficulty feeling emotions?

No, I experience a full range of emotions

Occasionally feel disconnected from my emotions

Often feel numb or emotionally flat

Chronically numb - feel disconnected from myself and others

6

Do you struggle with trusting others or forming close relationships?

No, I trust appropriately and form healthy connections

Some difficulty but can still form relationships

Significant difficulty trusting or getting close to others

Severe trust issues - I keep everyone at a distance

7

Do you experience sudden, intense emotional reactions that seem disproportionate?

Rarely - my reactions are usually proportionate

Occasionally - sometimes I overreact

Often - I frequently have intense reactions to minor triggers

Very often - I'm regularly overwhelmed by intense emotions

8

Do you have difficulty remembering parts of your past?

No, my memory is generally intact

Some gaps but nothing concerning

Significant memory gaps from certain periods

Large blocks of time I can't remember, especially from childhood

9

Do you engage in self-destructive behaviors or have difficulty caring for yourself?

No, I take good care of myself

Occasionally neglect self-care

Often engage in self-destructive patterns or neglect myself

Frequently engage in harmful behaviors or can barely care for myself

10

Do you experience physical symptoms without a clear medical cause (chronic pain, headaches, stomach issues)?

No unexplained physical symptoms

Occasional unexplained symptoms

Regular chronic pain or physical symptoms

Severe chronic pain or multiple unexplained physical problems

11

Do you feel a persistent sense of shame, guilt, or feeling "broken"?

No, I generally have healthy self-worth

Occasional feelings of shame or inadequacy

Frequent deep shame or feeling fundamentally flawed

Pervasive shame - I feel damaged or unworthy at my core

12

Do you find yourself constantly trying to control your environment or relationships?

No, I can go with the flow

Somewhat controlling in certain areas

Very controlling - I need things done a specific way

Extremely controlling - unpredictability causes severe anxiety

13

Do you struggle with anxiety or panic attacks?

Rarely experience anxiety

Mild anxiety in certain situations

Frequent anxiety or occasional panic attacks

Severe chronic anxiety or regular panic attacks

14

Do you have difficulty setting or maintaining healthy boundaries?

No, I set and maintain boundaries well

Some difficulty but generally manage

Significant difficulty - often overstep or allow boundary violations

Cannot set boundaries - I'm either rigid or have none at all

15

Do you experience dissociation (feeling disconnected from yourself or reality)?

No, I feel present and connected

Occasionally feel spaced out or disconnected

Frequently dissociate or feel detached from reality

Regular dissociative episodes - lose time or feel outside my body

16

Do you engage in people-pleasing or have difficulty saying no?

No, I balance my needs with others'

Sometimes put others' needs before my own

Frequently people-please at the expense of my wellbeing

Compulsively people-please - I can't say no even when harmful to me

17

Do you have a negative view of yourself or struggle with self-esteem?

No, I have healthy self-esteem

Somewhat low self-esteem in certain areas

Significantly negative self-image and low self-worth

Deeply negative view of myself - I feel worthless or unlovable

18

Do you use substances, food, work, or other behaviors to cope with emotions?

No, I use healthy coping mechanisms

Occasionally use unhealthy coping methods

Regularly rely on unhealthy coping mechanisms

Heavily dependent on substances or behaviors to manage emotions

19

Do you feel disconnected from your body or struggle with body awareness?

No, I feel connected to my body

Somewhat disconnected from physical sensations

Significantly disconnected - often ignore or don't feel body signals

Completely disconnected - feel like I'm living only in my head

20

Overall, how much do past experiences continue to impact your daily life?

Minimal impact - I've processed and moved forward

Some impact but generally manageable

Significant impact - past experiences regularly affect me

Severe impact - I feel controlled by my past

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Professional Support for Trauma Healing

Trauma can be healed with proper support. Working with a trauma-informed therapist can help you process past experiences and reclaim your life.

Trauma-Informed Therapy Can Help With:

• Processing traumatic memories safely
• Reducing symptoms of PTSD or complex trauma
• Developing healthy coping mechanisms
• Rebuilding sense of safety and trust
• Addressing shame and self-blame
• Reconnecting with your body and emotions
• Learning to regulate overwhelming feelings

Specialized Approaches Include:

• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing)
• Somatic therapy for body-based healing
• Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy
• Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
• Trauma-focused CBT
• Sensorimotor psychotherapy
• Attachment-focused therapy

You don't have to carry the weight of unprocessed trauma alone. With the right therapeutic support, healing is not only possible—it's probable. Many people have found freedom from trauma symptoms and built fulfilling, meaningful lives.

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