As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.
Trauma and PTSD
We hear so much about PTSD these days in the media, movies, books, and even people self-diagnosing themselves in every day conversations. Although PTSD has become a colloquialism, it is a serious disorder with its origins in a traumatic event, whether it stems from a car accident, crime, war, a severe weather event, or childhood abuse. Have you ever been subjected to one of the following?
- Traffic accident
- Being in a war zone
- Loss of a job
- Rascism, sexism, homophobia
- Major weather disaster
- A health crisis
- Abuse: physical, sexual, emotional, psychological, or neglect
- Growing up in a chaotic household
- Death of a loved one
- Divorce (of yourself or your parents) in adulthood or childhood
- Bullying
Do you experience any of the following as a result?
- Nightmares of the event
- Feel like it’s happening right now
- Have intrusive thoughts pop into your head
- Hypervigilance (jumpy, always looking around for danger?)
- Easily triggered, quick to react
- Avoidant behavior/negative behavior
If you think you might be suffering from the effects of trauma and/or PTSD, please see a mental health care professional because it doesn’t have to limit your life. There are many different ways to treat PTSD. I use EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), PolyVagal Theory, DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) and other well researched methods to help people overcome its symptoms.
If you, or someone you care about, seems to be struggling with PTSD, consider sharing this downloadable resource I’ve prepared. It contains the symptoms above and how to get in touch with me to begin the healing process.
Take Action
If you, or someone you care about, seems to be struggling with the after-effects of Trauma (PTSD), please reach out. You can call me or fill out the form below.
Call Cate DiMarzio, LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
(207) 846-1008
Need to think about it?
Consider sharing this downloadable resource I’ve prepared. It contains the symptoms above and how to get in touch with me to begin the healing process.
Download it now
(509KB PDF File)
If you can’t call now, please complete this form and I’ll get back to you as quickly as I can.
If you are in crisis and unable to wait for a call back, contact your family physician, call for crisis services at 1-888-568-1112, or go to your local emergency room.