Mar 22, 2019 11:49 PM
(This post was last modified: Mar 23, 2019 09:35 PM by Magical Realist.)
https://www.aplaceofhope.com/what-kind-o...ause-ptsd/
"Most people associate PTSD with serving in combat. Unfortunately, this deters people from seeking the PTSD treatment they may need after a traumatic event. In fact, post traumatic stress disorder can be caused by any kind of trauma in which your well-being is physically or emotionally threatened:
Combat exposure
Physical abuse
Physical attack
Rape
Torture
Childhood neglect
Sexual molestation
Being threatened with a weapon
Kidnapping
Mugging
Robbery
Civil conflict
Car accident
Plane crash
Fire
Natural disaster
Life-threatening medical diagnosis
Death of a loved one
In addition to the above-referenced incidents, children may be particularly susceptible to PTSD caused by medical interventions, adoption, divorce, and even moving.
If you or someone you know has experienced any one of these traumas, please take the time to review (and share, need be) the following list of PTSD symptoms, as outlined in Overcoming Anxiety, Worry, and Fear: Practical Ways To Find Peace by A Place of Hope founder Dr. Gregory Jantz.
Symptoms of PTSD may include:
1.startling easily
2.becoming numb emotionally
3.isolating from loved ones
4.having difficulty with intimacy
5.becoming aggressive, hostile, or even violent
6.attempting to avoid situations they fear will remind them of the trauma
7.having difficulty during significant periods, such as the anniversary of the trauma
8.refusing to talk about the trauma with others for fear of triggering a flashback
What you may discover is that a traumatic event had more of a lasting impact on you than you realized. On the other hand, keep in mind that not all trauma causes PTSD. So what you need to do is 1) give the traumatic event the weight it warrants, 2) review and make note of PTSD symptoms you may be experiencing, and 3) reach out to a professional counselor who can help, need be."
"Most people associate PTSD with serving in combat. Unfortunately, this deters people from seeking the PTSD treatment they may need after a traumatic event. In fact, post traumatic stress disorder can be caused by any kind of trauma in which your well-being is physically or emotionally threatened:
Combat exposure
Physical abuse
Physical attack
Rape
Torture
Childhood neglect
Sexual molestation
Being threatened with a weapon
Kidnapping
Mugging
Robbery
Civil conflict
Car accident
Plane crash
Fire
Natural disaster
Life-threatening medical diagnosis
Death of a loved one
In addition to the above-referenced incidents, children may be particularly susceptible to PTSD caused by medical interventions, adoption, divorce, and even moving.
If you or someone you know has experienced any one of these traumas, please take the time to review (and share, need be) the following list of PTSD symptoms, as outlined in Overcoming Anxiety, Worry, and Fear: Practical Ways To Find Peace by A Place of Hope founder Dr. Gregory Jantz.
Symptoms of PTSD may include:
1.startling easily
2.becoming numb emotionally
3.isolating from loved ones
4.having difficulty with intimacy
5.becoming aggressive, hostile, or even violent
6.attempting to avoid situations they fear will remind them of the trauma
7.having difficulty during significant periods, such as the anniversary of the trauma
8.refusing to talk about the trauma with others for fear of triggering a flashback
What you may discover is that a traumatic event had more of a lasting impact on you than you realized. On the other hand, keep in mind that not all trauma causes PTSD. So what you need to do is 1) give the traumatic event the weight it warrants, 2) review and make note of PTSD symptoms you may be experiencing, and 3) reach out to a professional counselor who can help, need be."