A trauma response is a normal response to a distressing event that leaves a lasting impression. It can trigger a number of emotional responses, including a wide range of physical and psychological effects that can lead to depression, PTSD, and substance abuse. While there is no cure, there are several therapeutic methods available to treat the disorder and allow people to live a healthy life.
The Ranch is a full-service mental health treatment center that welcomes individuals who experience a traumatic event and struggle with the aftereffects. Learn more about our residential PTSD treatment program by calling 1.844.876.7680 today to begin healing from your trauma.
The Effects of Trauma
The effects of a traumatic event can leave a lasting impression on a person and cause significant problems later on in life. A traumatic event is any event where a person is exposed to actual or threatened death, serious injury, or sexual violence. Types of trauma include:
- Natural disasters
- Wartime
- The sudden loss of a loved one
- A car accident
- Bullying
- Sexual violence
When you feel stressed or threatened, your body releases hormones called cortisol and adrenaline to prepare you to respond to the danger. It is an uncontrollable response that will make you freeze, fight, or flee.
The effects of trauma can take several months or years to show up, leaving many to wonder why they are happening. If this happens, it can lead to depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety disorders, panic disorder, addiction, or suicidal thoughts.
The Ranch welcomes anyone who experiences trauma and wants help overcoming it. Our team is familiar with the effects of trauma and can create a comprehensive treatment program to teach you how to better manage your symptoms and triggers.
Identifying Common Trauma Responses
Trauma can cause a number of mental health concerns. If you or a loved one has experienced a traumatic event in the past, here are the different types of common trauma response:
Emotional Response
The psychological toll from experiencing a traumatic event can have long-lasting effects. This may include feeling nervous, helpless, fearful, or sad. Feeling shocked, numb, or not able to feel love or joy. Other emotional responses include:
- Being irritable or having angry outbursts
- Getting easily upset or agitated
- Blaming yourself
- Having negative views of oneself or the world
- Being unable to trust others
- Feeling detached
The best way to help with these symptoms is by enrolling in a residential treatment program.
Physical Response
A traumatic event can have some physical effects as well. A person who experiences trauma will have an upset stomach and trouble eating, insomnia, pounding heart rate, rapid breath, and sweating. These effects can come on suddenly when they are triggered and make it feel like the event is happening all over again. Other physical effects include severe headaches, dizziness, aches and pains, and tiredness.
Behavioral Response
A traumatic event can affect your behaviors and cause a physical and emotional response. A person who experiences past or recent trauma can experience compulsive behaviors, such as self-medication, which can lead to substance abuse. They may avoid people, places, or things that remind them of the trauma. They may act more aggressively toward others and experience exhaustion, confusion, sadness, and numbness.
Join The Ranch Today for Our Residential PTSD Treatment Program
The Ranch supports individuals who have experienced a traumatic event and need help learning how to cope. We have residential and outpatient treatment programs available that utilize behavioral and holistic therapies. We also have medication-assisted treatment to ease withdrawals, cravings, and other disruptive symptoms.
To learn more about our PTSD treatment program, fill out our online form or call 1.844.876.7680 today to speak to our friendly team.
