Being hurt can refer to a physical would or psychological trauma, and either of these wound types can range from mild to devastating. Being hurt physically can mean medical treatment is needed, but psychological wounds can be more difficult to diagnose and take longer for a full recovery. Time will heal all wounds but being hurt means that it is not always possible to see a future where things are better. Sometimes being hurt can cause someone to react in a hurtful way in return, compounding the issue and making it bigger.