Trauma is an overwhelming experience that can deeply impact your emotional and mental well-being. When these effects persist, they may lead to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), causing symptoms like flashbacks, anxiety, and avoidance. Seeking therapy provides a safe space to process these experiences, develop coping skills, and begin healing, helping you regain balance and control in your life. HHP offers in-person and virtual therapy on Long Island and throughout NY to help you navigate trauma and PTSD.
What are symptoms of trauma?
Trauma can affect you in many ways, emotionally, physically, and behaviorally. You might experience anxiety, fear, anger, sadness, or numbness, along with mood swings or feeling overwhelmed. It can also impact your thinking, causing trouble concentrating, confusion, or intrusive memories and flashbacks. Physically, trauma may lead to fatigue, headaches, stomach issues, rapid heartbeat, or sleep problems. Behaviorally, you might find yourself avoiding reminders, withdrawing from people or activities, or noticing changes in appetite and increased irritability. When these symptoms persist and disrupt daily life, seeking support can be an important step toward healing.
Approximately 70% of people worldwide will experience a potentially traumatic event in their lifetime.
What are signs and symptoms of PTSD?
PTSD symptoms often include intrusive memories like flashbacks or nightmares, avoidance of reminders related to the trauma, negative changes in mood such as feeling detached or hopeless, and increased arousal, which can show up as being easily startled, tense, having trouble sleeping, or experiencing angry outbursts. These symptoms can deeply affect daily life and relationships, making professional support important for healing and recovery.
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