Did you know that partner betrayal (infidelity) trauma can have a devastating impact? Approximately 70% of individuals who experience infidelity report symptoms consistent with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The betrayal triggers a cascade of emotions, affecting the amygdala and prefrontal cortex.
VIENNA JUNE 2025: Did you know that partner betrayal trauma can have a devastating impact? Research shows that approximately 70% of individuals who experience infidelity or similar forms of betrayal report symptoms consistent with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The betrayal triggers a cascade of emotions, affecting the amygdala and prefrontal cortex, two key areas responsible for emotional regulation and decision-making, resulting in difficulties with trust, intimacy, and self-esteem.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)[ is a mental disorder that develops from experiencing a traumatic event, such as sexual assault, domestic violence, child abuse, warfare and its associated traumas, natural disaster, traffic collision, or other threats on a person’s life or well-being.
Symptoms may include disturbing thoughts, feelings, or dreams related to the events, mental or physical distress to trauma-related cues, attempts to avoid trauma-related cues, alterations in the way a person thinks and feels, and an increase in the fight-or-flight response.
People who experience interpersonal violence such as rape, other sexual assaults, being kidnapped, stalking, physical abuse and psychological abuse, such as infidelity, by an intimate partner are more likely to develop PTSD.
Join Dr. Doug Weiss as he explores the impact of partner betrayal trauma on the brain, offering insights backed by scientific studies and real-life case examples. Gain a deeper understanding of how the brain responds to partner betrayal and discover strategies for healing and recovery.
