Trauma; why is Complex Trauma technically considered acquired Nero divergent?
By Manuela Gomez
Being neuro divergent means that the brain works a bit differently than the average brain. This may include being diagnosed with ADHD, being on the spectrum for Autism, etc. Then we have acquired neuro divergence which are differences in the brain which come to be; after birth, traumatic events and, brain injuries. Once someone goes through a complex trauma it can continue to be prolonged which can cause changes to the hippocampus or prefrontal lobe. If you have experienced complex trauma and feel like you might have acquired nero divergence look for these symptoms:
- Difficulty managing emotions
- Very sensitive to sounds, lights or even touch
- Stress levels are way higher than normal
- Attention span drastically dropped
It is important to remember that Complex stress doesn’t directly create acquired neuro divergence. It first sets off the changes that can then result in the listed above symptoms which are pre conditions to being Nero divergent. If you believe you may have acquired Nero Divergence, please reach out to a specialist who can help.
Sources: https://complextrauma.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/CPTSD-1-Joseph-Spinazzola.pdf
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