Posttraumatic-stress-disorder Quote by Pierre Janet
““Traumas produce their disintegrating effects in proportion to their intensity, duration and repetition. (1909)””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Psychology of Trauma (1909) by Pierre Janet
Trauma’s damage grows with its intensity, length, and repetition.
In simple terms: Trauma worsens with intensity and repetition.
Key Takeaway
Limit exposure to repeated, intense stress.
Themes
psychology
trauma
intensity
duration
repetition
Mood
somber
hopeful
Type
clinical
educational
When to use this quote
- therapy
- workplace stress management
- personal coping strategies
Key Concepts
clinical psychology
mental health
Questions to Reflect On
- What coping mechanisms help mitigate repeated trauma?
- How can environments be designed to reduce trauma intensity?
A Different Perspective
Recovery may require more than reducing exposure.
