Psychological trauma is the response to an event that challenges your sense of safety, leaving you feeling unable to cope. When experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, the body’s fight-or-flight response takes over, producing a rush of stress hormones, including cortisol. This response usually decreases, and cortisol levels return to normal shortly after the event. […]
Living with trauma can be a heavy burden that weighs us down in every aspect of our lives. When trauma goes unaddressed, it can fester and eventually manifest in our relationships. Whether it’s with a romantic partner, family member, or friend, the impact of trauma on relationships can be profound. In this blog post, we’ll
National PTSD Awareness Day is a reminder that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a severe condition that affects millions of people globally. Unfortunately, many people suffering from PTSD struggle to get the help they need. Some may feel ashamed or embarrassed to admit they have a problem, while others may not know where to turn.At
Trauma is a term used to describe an extremely distressing event or experience that has the power to leave a lasting impact on a person’s psyche and well-being. It can take many forms, such as physical or sexual abuse, emotional neglect, a natural disaster, or a life-threatening accident. Trauma can affect every aspect of a
PTSD treatment programs have made great strides in recent years, but the impact of trauma on mental health can still be devastating. Trauma and depression are often intertwined, with the effects of trauma lingering long after the initial event.At The Ranch, we understand the complexities of trauma and depression and offer a range of programs
PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder, can affect anyone who has experienced or witnessed a traumatic event, such as a car accident, natural disaster, physical or sexual assault, or military combat. While everyone may react differently to trauma, some symptoms are common among those with PTSD. Knowing what to watch out for with PTSD can lead
Rape is a crisis in one’s life. Regardless of the circumstances, recovering from trauma of this nature may take a long time. Survivors sometimes develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Specific triggers may cause them to have flashbacks about the traumatic experience, making it difficult to move forward.If you experience PTSD from rape, hope is here
Trauma can be a turning point in someone’s life. Regardless of their previous experience or outlook on life, one event can significantly impact how they live the rest of their lives. Someone may experience long-term trauma over several weeks, months, or years through less intense events. Thankfully, help for trauma victims exists and can be
Women are twice as likely to develop PTSD as men are. This may occur because women are also more likely to have sexual trauma both as children and as adults. Sexual trauma is an extremely adverse and traumatic event whenever it occurs. Additionally, one in every three women will experience a sexual assault. Read on
Many people associate post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with the image of veterans returning from war. After living through some of the most intense, emotionally exhausting times of their lives, many vets return mentally scarred. Unfortunately, the civilian life they return to doesn’t match the pace or camaraderie they were used to in the military, making
