Trauma & PTSD Information
If you have experienced a recent trauma you might be experiencing trauma symptoms. Trauma symptoms usually recede after a few weeks. If they dont you might be experiencing Post Traumatic Stress disorder symptoms (PTSD).
You may have experienced multiple traumas over a sustained period of time possibly as part of an interpersonal relationsip. We would call this complex trauma and possible subsequent symptoms such as complex PTSD.
Experiencing trauma can be a scary time especially if you do not know you are experiencing PTSD symptoms. There below information can help you to clarify what you might be going through.
ABOUT TRAUMA
Helpful Trauma Information
If you are experiencing trauma symptoms post trauma it is important to remember that they are just your mind and body's attempt to integrate that trauma experience. Trauma symptoms vary from person to person in relation to severity and what symptoms manifest.
WHAT IS TRAUMA?
The definition of trauma is anything that is ‘deeply distressing or disturbing.’ The definition of trauma is broad because trauma is defined by a person’s subjective experience of it rather than the trauma itself.
TRAUMA SYMPTOMS
Trauma symptoms vary from person to person. They can manifest soon after an incident or take longer to manifest. Symptoms can be emotional, psychological or somatic. They are normal reactions to abnormal events.
TYPES OF TRAUMA
Trauma can be experienced in a number of different settings. Settings might include home life, at school, the work place, in the wider community or in a war zone.Types of trauma are grouped into different categories.
ABOUT POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER
PTSD Information
If you have experienced a trauma and you are experiencing trauma type symptoms over a month later you might be experiencing PTSD symptoms. The below information gives you some more information about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). PTSD symptoms are treatable with the trauma focused approaches. Please remember that PTSD symptoms are normal reaction to abnormal circumstances. Your mind and body are just unable to integrate the trauma experience without a little extra help.
WHAT IS PTSD?
PTSD stand for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. It describes a trauma and stress related disorder following exposure to a traumatic event. Although PTSD is classed as a disorder it is worth remembering that PTSD is a normal response to abnormal events.
PTSD SYMPTOMS
When we experience a trauma, we try to adapt and integrate our experience of the trauma. This results in trauma symptoms which usually reduce and disappear over the course of a few weeks. However, sometimes we are unable to integrate our traumatic experience.
PTSD FAQ's
Experiencing trauma and post trauma symtoms can be a difficult scary times. You might find it difficult to get help or understand what is going on. Some people have PTSD but do not know. Here are a selection of frequently asked questions to help you understand trauma and PTSD.
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