post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can develop in some who have experienced a traumatic event that threatened their life or safety, or that of others around them. The event could have been a physical or sexual assault, war, torture, an accident (e.g. car/plane/train), or a natural disaster (e.g. earthquake/fire/flood). Although individual traumas may differ, many symptoms, feelings, and thoughts are the same among those with PTSD.
SYMPTOMS:
Panic Attacks
Depression
Anxiety
Flashbacks
Heart Palpitations
Intrusive Memories
Dissociation
Depersonalization
Derealization
Hypervigilance
Avoiding places/events
Isolating from people
Hyperarousal
Nightmares
Sweating
Lack of concentration
FEELINGS & THOUGHTS:
Guilt
Feeling emotionally numb
Irritability
Feeling as if you are reliving the event
Worry
Fear
HOW CAN COUNSELLING HELP?
Counselling will aid you in processing the memories and emotions associated with your trauma and help you to alleviate, intrusive thoughts and persistent memories. Help you stop feeling as though you are reliving the event. Aid you with grounding and staying present. Provide you with coping skills that will allow you to regain your sense of self.
