How does hyperarousal from trauma affect veterans' capacity to interpret partner cues, anticipate needs, and sustain sexual or emotional reciprocity?
Hyperarousal is a common symptom of...
Repeated exposure to stress or danger can influence an individual's attachment style and sexual behavior in various ways. One way is that it can lead to increased anxiety, which can manifest in...
Many people who have experienced combat report changes in their sexual lives. Some experience decreased sexual interest or functioning while others have increased sexual arousal and interest. These...
Trauma-induced hyperarousal is a state that occurs when an individual experiences intense stress or fear, often resulting in heightened sensory perception, increased alertness, and difficulty...
What is trauma?
Trauma is an emotional response to a distressing event that can have physical, mental, social, and behavioral consequences. It is often associated with feelings of shock, fear,...
The topic of this article is "What relational difficulties arise when trauma-related hyperarousal interferes with relaxation necessary for intimacy?" Trauma refers to an experience that causes...
Hyperarousal is defined as a state of increased physiological and psychological alertness, often characterized by heightened heart rate, respiratory rate, and increased sensitivity to stimuli....
Sleep Deprivation
Soldiers are exposed to various stresses during military training or operations that can affect their physical and mental health, including sleep deprivation. When they are...
Partners of soldiers may experience difficulties in maintaining stable relations due to their significant others' psychological issues like hyperarousal, hypoarousal, or post-traumatic stress...
Maintaining a sense of shared identity between partners is an important aspect of healthy relationships.
For military couples who have experienced traumatic events during their service, this can...