Micro PTSD, as described by Jamie Wheal, refers to the accumulation of small, seemingly insignificant traumas and stressors that, over time, disrupt our emotional wellbeing and cognitive functions, much like traditional PTSD but on a subtler scale. These micro traumas, often dismissed or unnoticed in the hustle of daily life, aggregate to create a pervasive undercurrent of stress, anxiety, and discomfort. Our modern, hyper-connected lifestyles exacerbate this phenomenon, with constant digital distractions and societal pressures chipping away at our psychological resilience. Micro PTSD highlights the importance of recognizing and addressing these incremental stressors, fostering a greater awareness of how small, repeated negative experiences can compound to shape our mental health in profound ways.

See also: microdosing, default mode network, nervous system, altered state, mystical experience