Trauma is when an extremely distressing situation causes intense feelings of horror or a sense of helplessness. Trauma sometimes exhibits as PTSD, which consist of signs such as:
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Avoidance of anything that brings up the trauma
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A sense of numbness
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Flashbacks of the event or disturbing dreams
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Increased use of alcohol or other substances
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Feelings of despair, worthlessness, or suicidal thoughts
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Insomnia, difficulty falling or staying asleep
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Anxiety, restlessness, panic attacks
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Disconnection, shutting down
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Loss of job, increased social isolation
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Hyper-vigilance
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Increased hostility or rage
I use traditional and non-traditional therapy techniques to address traumas. In addition to talk therapy, I utilize Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) or Brainspotting