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
When dealing with a codependent relationship, it’s crucial to look at how it began and what factors created it. Trauma and co-dependency frequently go hand-in-hand with childhood trauma causing codependent symptoms in later life. But what can you do about it? To understand the causes of trauma and co-dependency, discuss your concerns with a compassionate
Older adults may be at risk for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following a severe fall. As seniors age, the likelihood of falling and severely injuring themselves grows. Falls can result in serious injury and are the leading cause of fractures in older adults. But falling may have even more severe psychological implications for some seniors. If
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PTSD is a serious mental health condition more commonly associated with sources of emotional and physical trauma such as combat and sexual assault. However, it is also a reaction that can occur after someone survives or witnesses a natural disaster. Natural disasters are often unpredictable and can cause widespread destruction, leaving survivors feeling helpless and
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Anyone who survives a serious traumatic event can potentially develop symptoms of the mental health condition called post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD. However, research shows that survivors of sexual assault have especially strong chances of eventually qualifying for a PTSD diagnosis. If you have the disorder, you may involuntarily relive or re-experience the source of
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In the last two years, our world has experienced unprecedented changes. Much of which has induced collective trauma within all of us. Counselors and therapists are busier than ever. The utilization of trauma-informed therapy in substance abuse treatment is of utmost importance. At the core of trauma-informed therapy is the belief that treatment should be deeply
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