PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder), Distress, and Anxiety Disorders
PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder), Distress, and Anxiety Disorders Distress is a normal response by those who may be distant from a traumatic event, but they still feel empathy or compassion, fear and apprehension. These are healthy and expected responses, and any associated symptoms of anxiety fade over time. We hear a lot about PTSD, or [...]
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: PTSD Treatments
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: PTSD Treatments The Physiological Aspect of PTSD: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder can take its toll on a person’s body. In addition to the emotional struggles of Depression, Anxiety, Rage, and Sleep Disorder associated with PTSD, many who suffer from this disorder also battle with a variety of physical issues over time: high blood [...]
Self-Injury: Why do people hurt themselves?
Self-Injury: Why do people hurt themselves? Self-injury is the act of deliberately causing harm to one’s own body. It is an unhealthy way of coping with emotional pain, intense anger or rage, or ongoing frustration. Self-injury is not a suicide attempt. Those who suffer from this disorder don’t want to die; they simply don’t want to [...]
PTSD: PTSD Case Study
PTSD: Case Study Celina was an aspiring olympic gymnast living in southern California during her teen years. She used to take regular trips further south in California for fun with friends. On this particular trip, she and her friends were robbed and taken hostage to a location where they were held for a lengthy period [...]
