Depress Anxiety February 2010 PMID 19691032

Childhood abuse is associated with increased startle reactivity in adulthood.

Tanja Jovanovic, Nineequa Q Blanding, Seth D Norrholm, Erica Duncan, Bekh Bradley, Kerry J Ressler

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14
Peak: 4 in May 2024
across 5 sources since Aug 2014

Extended reach

94,971
potential audience

Total likes

4,068

Video views

86,586

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Aug 2014 – Oct 2024

Where it's discussed

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  • YouTube2 videos
  • TikTok1 posts
  • News1 articles

AI synopsis

What people are saying

Many posts reflect agreement through phrases like 'linked to' and personal anecdotes, suggesting a moderate recognition of the research's significance. The conversational tone, mentioning PTSD and loud noises, illustrates a relatable connection, emphasizing the relevance and personal resonance of the findings without deep scientific critique.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most comments acknowledge and agree with the research's findings, citing personal experience and common understandings about childhood trauma and stress responses.

InterestModerate interest

Discussions show moderate interest, with users engaging by sharing personal insights and relating to the topic rather than exploring the scientific details deeply.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants show a balanced level of engagement, commenting on how the findings might relate to PTSD or real-life reactions, indicating active but not highly analytical involvement.

ImpactModerate impact

The impact is perceived as moderate; users recognize the importance of understanding childhood abuse's long-term effects but do not suggest immediate widespread change or policy implications.

Abstract in brief

  • Childhood abuse, especially physical and sexual abuse, is linked to increased startle responses in adulthood, indicating heightened stress sensitivity.
  • The study measured startle reflexes in a traumatized African American population and found that individuals with a history of high abuse showed greater startle reactions, regardless of PTSD or depression symptoms.
  • These findings suggest that early childhood trauma can cause long-lasting changes in stress-related brain systems, making increased startle a potential biomarker for the effects of childhood maltreatment.]

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Billy Jean is not my Louvre
@bjinandtonic · X

@callmehannan Childhood abuse is associated with increased startle reactivity in adulthood. Just from personal experience (not myself) it seems people with PTSD will have an increased startle response as well, loud noises like this or doors being slammed, super loud car exhausts etc. https://t.co/iwehB0fsmh

May 12, 2024 · 58 likes · 4 shares · 271 followers View post →
Jim Bloom
@jimmyroybloom · X

RT @bjinandtonic: @callmehannan Childhood abuse is associated with increased startle reactivity in adulthood. Just from personal experience…

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Jim Bloom
@jimmyroybloom · X

https://t.co/291vHxoZqX via @YouTube Childhood Abuse is Associated with Increased Startle Reactivity in Adulthood

Jun 19, 2020 · 2,449 followers View post →
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@_ladytopaz · X

RT @bjinandtonic: @callmehannan Childhood abuse is associated with increased startle reactivity in adulthood. Just from personal experience…

May 13, 2024 · 4 shares · 2,039 followers View post →
Marie Allison Smith
@Roxiesthebae · X

RT @bjinandtonic: @callmehannan Childhood abuse is associated with increased startle reactivity in adulthood. Just from personal experience…

May 12, 2024 · 4 shares · 563 followers View post →
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RT @bjinandtonic: @callmehannan Childhood abuse is associated with increased startle reactivity in adulthood. Just from personal experience…

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Jim Bloom
@jimmyroybloom · X

RT @bjinandtonic: @callmehannan Childhood abuse is associated with increased startle reactivity in adulthood. Just from personal experience…

Jun 8, 2024 · 4 shares · 2,449 followers View post →
snow miser.
@gaychilton · X

RT @bjinandtonic: @callmehannan Childhood abuse is associated with increased startle reactivity in adulthood. Just from personal experience…

May 13, 2024 · 4 shares · 514 followers View post →
Sego
@_ladytopaz · X

RT @bjinandtonic: @callmehannan Childhood abuse is associated with increased startle reactivity in adulthood. Just from personal experience…

May 13, 2024 · 4 shares · 2,039 followers View post →
Marie Allison Smith
@Roxiesthebae · X

RT @bjinandtonic: @callmehannan Childhood abuse is associated with increased startle reactivity in adulthood. Just from personal experience…

May 12, 2024 · 4 shares · 563 followers View post →
Billy Jean is not my Louvre
@bjinandtonic · X

@callmehannan Childhood abuse is associated with increased startle reactivity in adulthood. Just from personal experience (not myself) it seems people with PTSD will have an increased startle response as well, loud noises like this or doors being slammed, super loud car exhausts etc. https://t.co/iwehB0fsmh

May 12, 2024 · 58 likes · 4 shares · 271 followers View post →
Jim Bloom
@jimmyroybloom · X

https://t.co/291vHxoZqX via @YouTube Childhood Abuse is Associated with Increased Startle Reactivity in Adulthood

Jun 19, 2020 · 2,449 followers View post →
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