Often the behavioural and lifestyle patterns develop based on the trauma that we have been exposed to since an early age. More so than ever, it can be difficult to distinguish the signs of trauma from normal behaviour. Psychologist Caroline Middelsdorf shared a few signs of trauma which may not even look like signs of trauma, but they seep into our behavioural patterns and become a part of our daily life.(Unsplash)
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Obsessively checking bank account: Whether checking bank balance or worrying about everything related to finance, this can be a sign of trauma when we grow up in a family with money issues.(Getty Images/iStockphoto)
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Hypervigilance: When we carry the childhood trauma of being brought up in a house where there was no predictability, we start being hypervigilant about everyone and everything around us to predict their next move. (Unsplash)
Cold and judgmental behaviour: Growing up without strong emotional support from our caregivers can lead to cold behaviour and a judgmental attitude toward everyone around us in adulthood. (Unsplash)
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Party animal: When we experience emotional neglect in childhood, we start to seek comfort in social activities. This can make us party animals and seek emotional support in people we socialise with.
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Heidi Klum has cemented herself as the official Queen of Spooky Season, thanks to her wild, weird, and eccentric costumes every year for her annual Halloween bash.
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Huang Zitao, also known as Z Tao or Tao, is a Chinese rapper, singer, producer, and actor who was a former member of the K-pop group EXO. He married actor and singer Xu Yiyang on October 16, 2025, in a grand ceremony held in China. The wedding was a spectacular affair, featuring multiple outfit changes. Here's a look at Xu Yi Yang's 10 gowns from her showstopping wedding. (All pics Reddit/ popculturechat and Instagram/ mayadstudios)
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Diwali, the festival of lights, will be celebrated this year on October 20, marking the victory of good over evil. During this time, families clean and decorate their homes, light diyas, and share sweets to welcome prosperity.
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Models including Adriana Lima, Bella Hadid, Jasmine Tookes, Gigi Hadid and Alessandra Ambrosio appear together on the runway during the 2025 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in New York City on October 15.
