Trauma and PTSD
Trauma & Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Do you suffer from a traumatic or stressful event? Did it happen recently or as far back as childhood?
A person who is suffering from Trauma/ or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) may feel as if they "are going crazy". That is why it is important to get as much education about PTSD so you can understand its effects and realize you will get better. Understanding and addressing the symptoms, while processing the feelings related to the trauma can also help with getting better.
Trauma shatters a person's sense of safety and trust in others so building or rebuilding the ability to trust other people is a key part of treatment. There are several treatments available that have been very successful. Call today for your free assessment and we can discuss the various options.
Are you experiencing any of the following symptoms?
- Feeling lost, hopeless, isolated and overwhelmed
- depression.
- Toughing it out or trying to snap out of it
- trouble functioning at home or work
- Experiencing terrifying memories or flashbacks of the event(s)
- Avoiding things and places that remind you of the trauma
- Emotionally numb and disconnected from others
- Suffering from severe fear, anxiety or depression
- Using drugs or alcohol to feel better
If you're experiencing any of the above symptoms, call today to schedule an appointment.