Tarama represents Trauma,
misunderstood as prickly but merely trying to keep others at a distance to avoid being hurt again. Their presence lingers like a shadow, often emerging in moments of vulnerability, such as when someone is emotionally drained or alone. Tarama whispers doubts and fears, amplifying insecurities and self-blame, never fully disappearing. They resurface unexpectedly, triggered by seemingly insignificant events or memories, always reminding those they’ve touched of their lasting impact.
What exactly is Trauma?
According to DSM-5 Exhibit 1.3-4 DSM Diagnostic Criteria of PTSD, Trauma is:
- Exposure to actual or threatened death, serious injury, or sexual violence in one (or more) of the following ways:
- Directly experiencing the traumatic event(s).
- Witnessing, in person, the event(s) as it occurred to others.
- Learning that the traumatic event(s) occurred to a close family member or close friend. In cases of actual or threatened death of a family member or friend, the event(s) must have been violent or accidental.
- Experiencing repeated or extreme exposure to aversive details of the traumatic event(s) (e.g., first responders collecting human remains; police officers repeatedly exposed to details of child abuse). Note: Criterion A4 does not apply to exposure through electronic media, television, movies, or pictures unless this exposure is work-related.
The disturbance, regardless of its trigger, causes clinically significant distress or impairment in the individual’s social interactions, capacity to work or other important areas of functioning. It is not the physiological result of another medical condition, medication, drugs or alcohol.
[Disclaimer]
This questionnaire is by no means a diagnostic tool for trauma. Instead, this is a set of questions that help you understand your coping styles should you have any signs of adverse distress in the past.