Traumatized emojis convey a range of intense negative emotions, including shock, fear, anxiety, dizziness, and overwhelming distress. They are often used to express a state of being deeply unsettled or overwhelmed by an event or situation. Examples include the dizzy face (😵‍💫), the grimacing face (😬), and the screaming face (😱).

These emojis are commonly used to react to shocking news, express extreme discomfort, show a sense of being overwhelmed by work or stress, or to humorously depict a difficult situation. They can also represent feeling unwell or dizzy.

While the concept of expressing distress visually is ancient, specific 'traumatized' emojis have evolved with the Unicode standard. Emojis like 😱 and 😬 were among the earlier additions, representing strong reactions. More nuanced expressions like 😵‍💫 have been added in later versions to cover a wider spectrum of emotional states.

Many users find creative ways to use these emojis beyond their literal meaning, often for comedic effect when describing relatable everyday frustrations. For instance, 😵‍💫 is sometimes used to describe a particularly confusing math problem or a dizzying roller coaster ride, highlighting the versatility of these emotional expressions in digital communication.