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Why injury trauma lingers after physical healing

I broke my leg six months ago and it's healed but I still won't go hiking or skiing because I'm convinced I'll get hurt again.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The body's recovery has outpaced the mind's ability to trust in physical safety again.

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