What is the difference between stress vs anxiety vs trauma?
We hear these terms “stress”, “anxiety”, and “trauma” all the time, but what exactly is the difference? Are they different? The answer is complicated. Stress, anxiety, and trauma are all terms to describe distress, nervous system dysregulation, and symptoms that interfere with our optimal functioning. There are differences, however there are also many places where these 3 terms overlap. Read on to learn the similarities and differences between stress, anxiety, and trauma.