{"id":8569,"date":"2025-08-06T18:17:12","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T17:17:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.junabrookes.co.uk\/staging\/5147\/?p=8569"},"modified":"2025-08-06T18:17:12","modified_gmt":"2025-08-06T17:17:12","slug":"trauma-after-medical-procedure-or-illness-the-overlooked-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.junabrookes.co.uk\/staging\/5147\/trauma-after-medical-procedure-or-illness-the-overlooked-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"Trauma After Medical Procedure or Illness: The Overlooked Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When people think of <\/span><b>trauma<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, they usually imagine car accidents, violence, or war. But trauma can also happen in hospitals, during surgery, or after an illness. It\u2019s called <\/span><b>medical trauma<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and it often goes unnoticed. Even though someone\u2019s body might heal, their <\/span><b>mind may still be hurting<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This kind of trauma is very real, and for some people, it can lead to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.junabrookes.co.uk\/staging\/5147\/ptsd-treatment\/\"><b>PTSD<\/b><\/a><b> (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.junabrookes.co.uk\/staging\/5147\/depression-therapy\/\"><b>depression<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>anxiety<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and even <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.junabrookes.co.uk\/staging\/5147\/therapy-for-anger\/\"><b>anger<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Sadly, many patients don\u2019t realize what they\u2019re going through, and even fewer talk about it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, we\u2019ll explain what medical trauma is, how it shows up, and how people can get help \u2014 including a special therapy called <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.junabrookes.co.uk\/staging\/5147\/emdr-therapy\/\"><b>EMDR<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Is Medical Trauma?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8411\" src=\"https:\/\/www.junabrookes.co.uk\/staging\/5147\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-11-21-034052.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"438\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.junabrookes.co.uk\/staging\/5147\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-11-21-034052.png 438w, https:\/\/www.junabrookes.co.uk\/staging\/5147\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-11-21-034052-300x168.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 438px) 100vw, 438px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Medical trauma<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the emotional pain that comes from a serious illness, surgery, or hospital experience. It can come from:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A scary diagnosis like cancer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being in the ICU or emergency room<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waking up during surgery<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not being able to breathe or move<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watching your body change in ways you didn\u2019t expect<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even something routine \u2014 like a painful blood draw or long hospital stay \u2014 can leave emotional scars.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Real-Life Example: Emma\u2019s Story<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emma was 36 when she had sudden chest pain and went to the ER. Doctors feared it was a heart attack. She spent two days in the ICU, surrounded by machines and worried doctors. Thankfully, it turned out to be a muscle issue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But after she got home, Emma didn\u2019t feel right. She had trouble sleeping and kept having flashbacks of the hospital. Loud beeping noises made her panic. She didn\u2019t want to go back to the doctor, even for checkups.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People said, \u201cYou should be happy you\u2019re fine!\u201d But Emma didn\u2019t feel fine. Her body healed. Her <\/span><b>mind didn\u2019t<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>PTSD After Medical Trauma<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.junabrookes.co.uk\/staging\/5147\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-05-011256.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"540\" height=\"304\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.junabrookes.co.uk\/staging\/5147\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-05-011256.png 540w, https:\/\/www.junabrookes.co.uk\/staging\/5147\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-05-011256-480x270.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 540px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>PTSD<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is not just something soldiers get. It can happen after any life-threatening or terrifying experience \u2014 including medical ones.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may have <\/span><b>medical <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.junabrookes.co.uk\/staging\/5147\/ptsd-treatment\/\"><b>PTSD<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if you:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have nightmares or flashbacks of the hospital<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feel jumpy or easily scared<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid doctors or hospital<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feel numb, angry, or disconnected from people<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get panic attacks when you remember the event<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people also feel a deep sense of <\/span><b>depression<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, especially if they lost part of their physical ability or sense of safety.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Others feel <\/span><b>anger<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 at doctors, the hospital system, or even their own bodies. This <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.junabrookes.co.uk\/staging\/5147\/therapy-for-anger\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">anger<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is normal. It\u2019s part of the mind trying to make sense of something scary and unfair.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Why Is This Trauma Ignored?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8412\" src=\"https:\/\/www.junabrookes.co.uk\/staging\/5147\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-11-21-034146.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"459\" height=\"190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.junabrookes.co.uk\/staging\/5147\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-11-21-034146.png 459w, https:\/\/www.junabrookes.co.uk\/staging\/5147\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-11-21-034146-300x124.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 459px) 100vw, 459px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a few big reasons why medical trauma often gets overlooked:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Focus is on the body:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Doctors are trained to fix physical problems. Mental health isn\u2019t always discussed during recovery.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>People feel guilty:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Many survivors say, \u201cI shouldn\u2019t complain. I survived.\u201d But surviving doesn\u2019t mean you didn\u2019t suffer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The trauma isn\u2019t obvious:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You can\u2019t see <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.junabrookes.co.uk\/staging\/5147\/depression-therapy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">depression<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or PTSD on an X-ray. That makes it easy to miss.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>It\u2019s hard to talk about:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> How do you explain that the smell of antiseptic or the sound of a heart monitor makes you cry? Many people don\u2019t even try.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><b>Kids and Medical Trauma<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.junabrookes.co.uk\/staging\/5147\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-11-034511.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"470\" height=\"241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.junabrookes.co.uk\/staging\/5147\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-11-034511.png 470w, https:\/\/www.junabrookes.co.uk\/staging\/5147\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-11-034511-300x154.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 470px) 100vw, 470px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children often feel <\/span><b>even more scared<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by medical events. They may not understand what\u2019s happening or why. A needle or mask can seem terrifying if no one explains it kindly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If ignored, childhood medical trauma can grow into adult fears of doctors, anxiety, or even <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.junabrookes.co.uk\/staging\/5147\/ptsd-treatment\/\"><b>PTSD<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Children need extra support and reassurance. Telling a child \u201cIt\u2019s okay to feel scared\u201d is more healing than saying \u201cDon\u2019t cry.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>The Brain\u2019s Role in Trauma<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During a medical emergency, the brain goes into \u201cfight or flight\u201d mode to protect you. This is natural. But sometimes, the brain gets stuck in that mode. It continues to act like the danger is still happening \u2014 even when you&#8217;re home and safe.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s why <\/span><b>memories<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of a hospital or surgery can feel so fresh. The brain hasn\u2019t finished processing them. They get \u201cstuck,\u201d like a video clip that keeps replaying.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Healing With EMDR<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8470\" src=\"https:\/\/www.junabrookes.co.uk\/staging\/5147\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-06-184756.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"616\" height=\"434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.junabrookes.co.uk\/staging\/5147\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-06-184756.png 616w, https:\/\/www.junabrookes.co.uk\/staging\/5147\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-06-184756-480x338.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 616px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One therapy that has helped many people heal from trauma is called <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.junabrookes.co.uk\/staging\/5147\/emdr-therapy\/%5C\"><b>EMDR<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 which stands for <\/span><b>Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It\u2019s a mouthful, but the method is simple and powerful.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.junabrookes.co.uk\/staging\/5147\/emdr-therapy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EMDR<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you briefly focus on a scary memory while following something with your eyes \u2014 like a therapist\u2019s hand moving back and forth or a light. This side-to-side motion helps your brain \u201cre-process\u201d the memory so it doesn\u2019t feel as strong or painful.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many people who suffer from <\/span><b>medical PTSD<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.junabrookes.co.uk\/staging\/5147\/depression-therapy\/\"><b>depression<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or overwhelming <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.junabrookes.co.uk\/staging\/5147\/therapy-for-anger\/\"><b>anger<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> after an illness say that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.junabrookes.co.uk\/staging\/5147\/emdr-therapy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EMDR<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> helped them when nothing else worked.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EMDR can be used for:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical trauma<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surgery-related fear<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cancer-related trauma<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phobias of doctors or hospitals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Panic attacks<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s not magic, but it\u2019s supported by science and has helped millions of people all over the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Other Ways to Heal<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.junabrookes.co.uk\/staging\/5147\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-11-10-024455.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"602\" height=\"343\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.junabrookes.co.uk\/staging\/5147\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-11-10-024455.png 602w, https:\/\/www.junabrookes.co.uk\/staging\/5147\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-11-10-024455-480x273.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 602px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.junabrookes.co.uk\/staging\/5147\/emdr-therapy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EMDR<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, here are some other helpful ways to recover from medical trauma:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Talk therapy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 A trained counselor can help you name and understand your feelings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Support groups<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Hearing others say, \u201cMe too,\u201d can bring huge relief.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Breathing exercises<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 These can help calm your nervous system when you feel overwhelmed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Gentle movement<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Things like walking or yoga can help you feel more connected to your body.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Writing it down<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Journaling helps many people release thoughts they\u2019re too afraid to say out loud.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>How to Talk to Someone with Medical Trauma<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If someone you care about is going through this, here\u2019s what helps:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Say, \u201cThat sounds scary. I\u2019m here for you.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid saying, \u201cAt least you\u2019re better now.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t push them to \u201cmove on.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encourage them to get help if they\u2019re open to it.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let them know their feelings are valid. Healing is not just physical \u2014 it\u2019s emotional too.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>It\u2019s Okay to Ask for Help<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8401\" src=\"https:\/\/www.junabrookes.co.uk\/staging\/5147\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-11-10-024715.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"579\" height=\"332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.junabrookes.co.uk\/staging\/5147\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-11-10-024715.png 579w, https:\/\/www.junabrookes.co.uk\/staging\/5147\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-11-10-024715-480x275.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 579px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re reading this and thinking, \u201cThat sounds like me,\u201d please know: <\/span><b>you\u2019re not broken. You\u2019re not weak. You just went through something big.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re feeling <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.junabrookes.co.uk\/staging\/5147\/depression-therapy\/\"><b>depression<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>anger<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>fear<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or just a sense that something is \u201coff,\u201d help is out there. You don\u2019t have to carry this alone.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Final Thoughts<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical trauma is real. It\u2019s often unseen, unheard, and untreated. But it can leave deep emotional pain \u2014 like <\/span><b>PTSD<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>anxiety<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>depression<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>anger<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. And it <\/span><b>deserves care<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you try <\/span><b>EMDR<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>talk therapy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or just begin by sharing your story, the first step is knowing this: <\/span><b>What you\u2019re feeling is normal. And healing is possible.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You survived. <\/span><b>Now it\u2019s time to recover \u2014 fully.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><b>Ready to begin your healing journey?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Visit<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.junabrookes.co.uk\/staging\/5147\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.junabrookes.co.uk<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to learn more about trauma therapy, EMDR, and personalised support.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When people think of trauma, they usually imagine car accidents, violence, or war. But trauma can also happen in hospitals, during surgery, or after an illness. It\u2019s called medical trauma, and it often goes unnoticed. Even though someone\u2019s body might heal, their mind may still be hurting. This kind of trauma is very real, and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8410,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[226,11,12,15,13,228,14,1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8569","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-anger","category-anxiety","category-depression","category-emdr","category-rewind","category-social-anxiety","category-trauma","category-uncategorized"],"aioseo_notices":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Trauma After Medical Procedure or Illness: The Overlooked Experience - Juna Brookes<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"I put my heart and soul into my work, love to support people and see the positive changes we can make together. 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