There is so much talk these days about PTSD. You may wonder.
First: Were you involved in or witnessed a horrific life- threatening accident, shooting, other act of violence (e.g. shootings, car or other life-threatening accidents) or nature (e.g. floods, hurricanes, fires…) or learned of a friend or loved one who was threatened with death or died from violence?
Ask yourself:
ing accidents) or nature (e.g. floods, hurricanes, fires…) or learned of a friend or loved one who was threatened with death or died from violence?
Or have you experienced sexual abuse/ violence at any time in your life?
Were you emotionally impacted in a negative way (such as horrified, shamed, felt guilty) by what happened?
Do you become very upset if you are exposed to things that remind you of what happened?
Do you have nightmares, unwanted intrusive memories or flashbacks about what happened?
Trouble sleeping, eating, enjoying things you used to enjoy?
Do you find yourself avoiding thinking or talking about what happened or where it happened?
Are you less interested in people and activities than you used to be as a result?
Has your overall attitude about life and other people changed for the negative?
Have you withdrawn from social activities you used to enjoy?
Are you often jumpy, moody, or lack concentration?
Have these above reactions gone on for more than a month?
While this list is not conclusive, and is not meant to be a diagnostic assessment, if you are answering yes to most of the above, it may be time for you to give a therapist trained in trauma treatment a call. Our number is 626-330-7990 or email us.
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