PTSD Today
Here’s a thought-provoking statistic…
7 out of every 100 people will experience
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder at some point in their lives
2019/2020 has been a year of suffering for many - loss of loved ones, loss of stock, pets and homes (during the Australian fires in particular), fear of the COVID-19 disease, the disease itself, not being able to see loved ones who are ill or dying, not being able to attend loved ones funerals, social isolation, job losses and financial deprivation are just a few of the challenges that have been thrown at us over the past year.
Such deprivation is bound to leave psychological scars and, for some, this level of stress has created PTSD. For those already suffering, it has been made worse.
Those involved in, or a witness to, any traumatic event - a traffic accident, plane crash, violent crime, terrorist attack, or a natural disaster like an earthquake, hurricane, or flood - may subsequently feel a myriad of symptoms.
You may:
· feel intense shock, confusion, and fear.
· feel numb, empty, overwhelmed and disconnected.
· experience vivid flashbacks or nightmares.
· experience high anxiety or panic attacks.
· feel on high alert – easily startled.
· experience insomnia.
· misuse of alcohol and/or drugs.
· experience mood swings and depression.
7 out of every 100 people
will experience Post Traumatic Stress Disorder at some point in their lives
You may feel some or all these symptoms all at once.
These symptoms aren’t limited to the people who experienced the event directly.
Round-the-clock news and social media coverage means that we’re all bombarded with horrific images of tragedy, suffering, and loss almost the instant they occur, anywhere in the world.
Repeated exposure to such trauma can overwhelm your nervous system and create traumatic stress - just as if you experienced the event yourself first-hand.
And if these symptoms do not diminish over time - if you seem to have become entrenched and unable to move forward from the incident - you may be experiencing PTSD.
The symptoms can range from mild to severe and will often come and go in waves.
There may be times when you feel jumpy and anxious and other times when you feel disjointed and listless.
The brain’s natural response to a dangerous or life-threatening situation is what is known as the “fight or flight”.
With PTSD however, a person has not been able to process the traumatic event and the brain’s natural process is disrupted.
When situations arise in the future that remind a person of the original trauma, the fight or flight response can be triggered unnecessarily.
If you think you may be suffering from PTSD - or if your PTSD symptoms have worsened due to the fires or pandemic…
You may need help - and help is at hand, with HYPNOTHERAPY.
Hypnotherapy utilises physical and mental relaxation, and is a highly effective intervention for PTSD.
PLUS, hypnotherapy is:
• Drug-free
• Offers immediate results
• Resolves underlying issues
For many years, severe anxiety-based conditions such as PTSD or phobias were considered treatable only through long, painful exposure therapy, and in some cases, not at all.
Now, thankfully, we have access to a comfortable, effective treatment that can greatly reduce, and even remove, traumatic symptoms quickly.
We will tailor sessions specifically to you, helping you to manage symptoms and recognise potential triggers, as well as changing the way you react to them.
We will get you back on track and will give you the coping skills and mechanisms you need to gain back control and start living the life you want on your terms!
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