When someone talks in a harsh tone or suddenly goes silent, I get triggered

When someone suddenly goes silent without saying anything, I immediately feel like they’re going to hit me. When someone speaks with frustration or in a harsh tone even if it’s not directed at me I get scared they might hurt me. Even if that person has never been abusive, my body still reacts like I’m in danger.

Also, when someone calls my name out loud, I get so anxious that I respond right away, even if I’m in the middle of something.

My trauma lives in my head it interprets everything as threatening, painful, or dangerous. I just want to feel safe.