How TRAUMA can transform your personality

Our personality is partially based on our experiences. When trauma is part of those experiences it can affect how we view ourselves others and the world around us. In this video Dr. McCleary explains how trauma can influence, affect and transform a person's perception, emotions, behavior and personality.

Dr. Harry McCleary is a licensed clinical psychologist and Navy Veteran. His channel is aimed at educating Veterans and their loved ones about mental health.

5 ways TRAUMA can affect you personality

1: persistent negative thoughts about yourself, others and/or the world

2: differences in reactions

3: Avoiding internal and external stimuli

4: high level of awareness an suspicion

5: changes in understanding and expressing emotions

What can you do about it?

Ask yourself if you are doing something because you want to or free you HAVE to?

Consider PTSD or trauma focused treatment

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Dr. Harry McCleary is a licensed clinical psychologist and Navy Veteran. His channel is aimed at educating Veterans and their loved ones about mental health.

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