If you’re suffering from these symptoms, you are not crazy. You might be experiencing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or trauma. According to the American Psychological Association, trauma is an emotional response to a terrible event. Common types of trauma include bullying, grief, sexual assault/abuse, neglect, and violence. When a traumatic event leads to long-term symptoms and a struggle with day-to-day functioning, it’s time to work with a therapist on trauma-focused therapies to find a new equilibrium that feels right for you.
Those struggling with PTSD could have physical and emotional symptoms, including headaches, nausea, flashbacks, strained relationships, severe anxiety, and nightmares. According to the Mayo Clinic, these symptoms fall into three categories: intrusive memories, avoidance, and negative changes in thinking and mood.
Unfortunately, PTSD affects about 1 in 3 people who experience severe trauma. Some people associate PTSD only with military veterans with combat experiences. Still, anyone can develop this condition after experiencing trauma, such as a sexual assault, a serious accident, childbirth, or a serious health crisis that induces trauma-related memories.
One of the most effective ways to treat PTSD is through individual therapy. At OptimalLife Wellness, we help clients struggling with PTSD take back ownership of their life and memories through trauma-focused, mind-body therapies, like Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Comprehensive Energy Psychology (CEP). With time and the right treatment, we believe that clients can feel safe again in the world and live their best life.
