Trauma and PTSD

What causes trauma or PTSD?

Rape

Accidents

Waking up during surgery

Natural disasters

Robbery

Assault

Fires

Domestic violence

War

Child abuse

Hostage situations

Vicarious trauma or secondary trauma

Death of a loved one

Witnessing death

This list is just some of the things that can cause trauma and or PTSD. Basically anything can traumatize a person, because what happens with trauma is it affects people differently. Two people can be in a car accident and one of them can be traumatized and the other person can be fine with no trauma.  It depends on how your brain see’s the experience. If you get support quickly your chances of getting PTSD are less likely.

Treatments for trauma and PTSD

EMDR

Individual counseling

Group counseling

Medication

What is PTSD?

PTSD or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is an anxiety disorder. It can happen after you have seen or experienced a traumatizing event. If you have PTSD it is important to seek counseling and get help for your pain and suffering. How do you know if you need help? The following is a list of some symptoms of PTSD:

Flashbacks

Nightmares

Detached from reality

Lost interest in pleasurable activities

Feeling numb

Not caring about things

Staying away from places

Can’t concentrate

Easy to startle you

Anger

Sleeping issues

Anxiety

Guilt

Stress

Dizzy

Fainting

Fast heart beat

Fever

Headache

Panic attacks

If you are experiencing any of these side effects you should seek counseling. For more information, questions or to schedule an appointment please give me a call or send me an email.