Underlying Causes & Impact of PSTD
Exposure to traumatic events in the lifespan of an individual can have lasting impacts on the mental health of the individual. Trauma-related disorders known as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Complex PTSD, can cause significant suffering and impairment in a person’s daily life.
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): PTSD can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. Traumatic events exposure can come through being in war combat, accidents, natural disasters, abuse, or interpersonal abuse. Symptoms of PTSD can include flashbacks or vivid memories or nightmares of the traumatic event, intrusive thoughts or images related to the traumatic event, avoiding people, places, or activities that remind you of the traumatic event, feeling detached from others, irritable, or depressed, difficulty sleeping, being startled easily, or feeling hyper-vigilant. Individuals with PTSD often experience emotional numbness and may struggle with relationships and daily functioning. Treatment typically involves psychotherapy, particularly trauma-focused therapies like Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), along with medication if needed.
- Complex PTSD: Complex PTSD, while sharing some symptoms with PTSD, often results from prolonged and repeated trauma, such as childhood abuse, domestic violence, or captivity. It mostly shares the same symptoms as PTSD but also includes additional symptoms such as difficulty in regulating emotions by feeling easily overwhelmed, angry, or out of control, having negative self-perceptions by feeling worthless, guilty, or ashamed, having difficulty forming trusting relationships with others, and problems with self-identity. Treatment may involve a combination of trauma-focused therapy, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and skills training to address the broader impact of chronic trauma on a person’s sense of self and relationships.
PTSD Psychiatrist
PTSD psychiatrist may involve a combination of trauma-focused therapy, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and skills training as a treatment to address the broader impact of chronic trauma on a person’s sense of self and relationships.
Both forms of PTSD can considerably impact various aspects of daily life, affecting relationships, work, and overall well-being. The persistent nature of trauma-related disorders emphasizes the importance of timely and proper intervention to alleviate long-term consequences.
You can embark on a path towards healing, resilience, and reclaiming a sense of control over your life. At C Care as a PTSD Psychiatrist we can provide the help you are seeking. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.
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