Research indicates that 65% of men and 50% of women are exposed to trauma during their lifetime. Traumatic events can occur naturally, such as a bushfire, flood or earthquake. They can also be man-made, such as a work place incident e.g. a hold-up, machinery accident, physical, emotional or sexual assault, or a car crash.
Stress versus post traumatic stress disorder A traumatic occurrence is usually followed by stress symptoms. The symptoms could be short lived and could disappear within days or weeks without any treatment, especially with the support of family and friends.
Sometimes though, the stress symptoms are more serious and last longer, particularly when the events caused feelings of overwhelming fear, dependence or dread. These feelings could impede health, relationships and the quality of life.
When this happens the condition is now labeled as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Different types of responses to trauma Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can be acute, when symptoms last for about 1 to 3 months and chronic, when symptoms last over 3 months. Both acute and chronic indications gravely affect normal functioning at work and/or at home. When warning signs appear months or years after the original traumatic incident, the condition is known as delayed onset PTSD. The symptoms may be triggered by an occasion or an experience that is a reminder of the original trauma.
What happens during a traumatic event?
The distressing feelings that accompany traumatic memories can lead to the avoidance of event reminders. The evasive reaction indicates that no time was spent to sufficiently deal with and understand the traumatic incident. Evasion may work only in the short term as the memories recur, even resulting in prevalently extreme sensitivity, anxiousness and tension. Therefore, seeking treatment at this stage is critical.
Treating post traumatic stress disorder Seeking professional help is necessary to deal with the trauma and ease the stress and anxiety. Treatment includes breathing and relaxation training and cognitive therapy to pinpoint destructive thoughts, beliefs and assumptions. Treatment also includes exposure work which entails guidance to confront and understand the trauma and reflection on its meaning. Relaxation is learned so the people, places and situations have ceased to trigger the memories of the traumatic event.
It is imperative that assistance is sought immediately for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. This assistance can be rendered by a qualified psychologist.
Stress versus post traumatic stress disorder A traumatic occurrence is usually followed by stress symptoms. The symptoms could be short lived and could disappear within days or weeks without any treatment, especially with the support of family and friends.
Sometimes though, the stress symptoms are more serious and last longer, particularly when the events caused feelings of overwhelming fear, dependence or dread. These feelings could impede health, relationships and the quality of life.
When this happens the condition is now labeled as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Different types of responses to trauma Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can be acute, when symptoms last for about 1 to 3 months and chronic, when symptoms last over 3 months. Both acute and chronic indications gravely affect normal functioning at work and/or at home. When warning signs appear months or years after the original traumatic incident, the condition is known as delayed onset PTSD. The symptoms may be triggered by an occasion or an experience that is a reminder of the original trauma.
What happens during a traumatic event?
The distressing feelings that accompany traumatic memories can lead to the avoidance of event reminders. The evasive reaction indicates that no time was spent to sufficiently deal with and understand the traumatic incident. Evasion may work only in the short term as the memories recur, even resulting in prevalently extreme sensitivity, anxiousness and tension. Therefore, seeking treatment at this stage is critical.
Treating post traumatic stress disorder Seeking professional help is necessary to deal with the trauma and ease the stress and anxiety. Treatment includes breathing and relaxation training and cognitive therapy to pinpoint destructive thoughts, beliefs and assumptions. Treatment also includes exposure work which entails guidance to confront and understand the trauma and reflection on its meaning. Relaxation is learned so the people, places and situations have ceased to trigger the memories of the traumatic event.
It is imperative that assistance is sought immediately for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. This assistance can be rendered by a qualified psychologist.
About the Author:
PS Counselling specialises in working with adolescents and adults who have experienced early childhood trauma, Borderline Personality Disorder, depression and anxiety. Find out more about Trauma and Counselling by visiting http://www.pscounselling.com.au/adults/truma
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