PTSD
(Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)
Some trauma is challenging to overcome.
Suddenly, out of nowhere, something triggers that past trauma, making you relive it again.
As a result, you stay constantly on guard, feeling on edge all the time while you wait for the next shoe to drop, certain something terrible will happen.
To stay away from those triggers, you avoid reminders of traumatic experiences. Sometimes, they pop up in nightmares or flashbacks when you least expect it.
You are constantly in an underlying state of stress and cannot always put your finger on why.
These are all indicators of PTSD.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) impacts people from any walk of life with a variety of experiences.
It has been typically associated with single traumatic events, but recent thought also attributes symptoms of PTSD to ongoing adverse experiences rather than one situation.
Whether it was a single event that triggered these symptoms or ongoing exposure to threats such as parents with substance use issues, food or housing insecurity, bullying, or life-threatening events, the results are the same. You feel in danger for no reason, interfering with your quality of life.
Recalling events that contributed to your current feelings can be scary. Therapy gives you a space to make this feel approachable.
Let’s work together to make this happen.
Think of it like watching a scary movie. If you watch it alone, it is terrifying. Watching it with others makes it feel more bearable. Seeing it a few times lessens the fear because you know what is coming and feel safe despite it.
As your therapist, I am the company that lessens the threat and helps you sort out the thoughts and feelings surrounding what happened and, thus, its impact.
Working on trauma leaves you desensitized to the memory so that you can know you are safe in the present.
Are you curious about therapy and the impact of trauma on your well-being? Reach out for a free consultation, and we can explore how therapy can mitigate your symptoms of PTSD. Relief is possible.