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One-page guide to trauma reactions: reminders, an old alarm, avoidance and numbing, and the three steps of safety, connection and review.

The danger ended, so why does my body still react?

An old alarm, not weakness.

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THE DANGER ENDED. WHY DOES MY BODY STILL REACT?

'A steel cup fell. For a second, the room disappeared.'

This is an old danger alarm, not weakness.

REMINDER: Memory, nightmare or happening-again moment. OLD ALARM: Jumpy, watchful, poor sleep. AVOID OR GO NUMB: Brief relief. LIFE GETS SMALLER: Guilt, shame or mistrust.

SAFE: Leave danger. Meet basic and health needs. Protect children and vulnerable people.

CONNECT: Tell one trusted person what help you want. Share only what you choose.

REVIEW: If reactions persist, worsen or affect daily life, ask for trained trauma-focused CBT or EMDR.

BELIEVE. LISTEN. OFFER PRACTICAL HELP. Do not blame, force retelling or forgiveness, question repeatedly, or share without permission.

URGENT: Ongoing danger or violence; immediate harm risk; severe confusion or loss of contact with the present. Call 112 or go to emergency care. If a child or vulnerable person may be unsafe, get quick local professional help. 24-hour support: Tele-MANAS 14416 or 1800-89-14416.

Dr. Wilfred D'souza, Dr. Niharika Reddy. weave.clinic/family

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One-page guide: The danger ended, so why does my body still react?. A woman sits beside an open window, holding a smooth stone near a leafy plant.