What Is PTSD?
Post Traumatic Disorder is a mental health condition that somebody may suffer after experiencing or witnessing something traumatic. It was referred to as, “Shell Shock”, after World War 1 and, “Combat Fatigue”, after World War 2. For many (if not all) soldiers, war is a very traumatic experience, so it’s unsurprising that they may develop PTSD. However, you don’t have to be a soldier to develop post traumatic stress disorder. PTSD can develop as a result of sexual abuse, a traffic collision, a natural disaster and more.
Symptoms Of PTSD
So, what are the symptoms of PTSD? Those with post traumatic stress disorder may struggle with recurring nightmares about the event, distressing flashbacks, disturbing thoughts, emotional detachment, dissociation, emotional dysregulation (struggling to control emotions), hyperarousal (irritability, anxiety etc), and hypervigilance (always looking out for danger). As a result of some of these symptoms, the sufferer may develop avoidance behaviours – avoiding any situations that may remind them of the event, or distracting themselves constantly from disturbing thoughts by keeping very busy. All of these symptoms can go on to affect personal relationships, jobs and even the sufferer’s own personality.
Can PTSD Be Treated?
Post traumatic stress disorder treatment may seem impossible to the sufferer, as symptoms can become very intense and life-changing. However, treatment can be effective even if somebody has been suffering with PTSD for a long time. There are a range of psychological therapies available for those who have PTSD. Medication may be prescribed if symptoms persist, though it is not a main form of treatment.
Treatment For PTSD
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is just one of the psychotherapies available for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder treatment. Studies have shown that EMDR can be very effective. The patient is asked to recall specific memories about their traumatic experience, as they follow the professionals hand movements from side to side with their eyes. It is thought that it helps the patient process the distressing thoughts and memories they have of the incident, and allows them to view it in a different way emotionally.
How EMDR Works
There are different stages to EMDR. In the first stage, as most would expect, a patient history is taken and a treatment plan is decided on. This is important, as the professional needs to know what to focus on during treatment. It also allows the professional to go over what they will need from their patient, to make sure their patient is ready for treatment. The second stage would focus on how the patient handles their emotions, and ensures that the patient has suitable ways of managing them. In appointments following this, the EMDR technique focuses on the highlighted memories or thoughts from the first session. Some people don’t need many sessions of EMDR to reduce their symptoms, but others who experienced ongoing trauma may need more. Overall, studies have shown that EMDR is a very effective post traumatic stress disorder treatment, and it is faster-acting than other psychological talking therapies available.
Conclusion
Post traumatic stress disorder treatment is worth starting even if the PTSD has gone on for a very long time, as it can still be very effective.
Post-traumatic stress disorder can cause dissociation, nightmares, flashbacks, emotional dysregulation, anxiety, and depression.
There are different kinds of post-traumatic stress disorder treatments in which psychological therapies and sometimes medication is its main one.
Ariana Grande expresses her concerns regarding her time with the dangerous Post Traumatic Stress Disorder since 22 people succumbed to death and over 100 or more were injured as a result of the terrorist attack that took place in her concert in 2017.
“It’s hard to talk about because so many people have suffered such severe, tremendous loss … I know those families and my fans, and everyone there experienced a tremendous amount of [PTSD] as well.
I don’t think I’ll ever know how to talk about it and not cry.”
On Thursday, Ariana Grande uploaded her Instagram story showing her brain areas which were affected by her PTSD and the losses she has been facing.
The caption” Hilarious and Terrifying’ was written and she said” PTSD is not a joke”
She also posted a selfie of her on the Instagram story explaining her PTSD and the photo was uploaded with captions “Life is Wild” “My brain is tired” and “She is tryin’ her mothafuckin’ best” which can be seen written across her face in her picture showing the mental problems being faced by her.
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