Many people experience traumatic events and they can occur unexpectedly. Accidents, illnesses, assault, sexual, emotional and physical abuse are all examples of trauma. Traumatic events can leave us feeling shocked, disorientated and distressed. You are likely to experience a range of emotions and reactions following a traumatic event. Initially many people say they are shocked, stunned and cannot believe what has happened. In the weeks following the events, many people continue to feel distresses, fearful and confused.
