This weekend was filled witn gad ndwx of
people loosing cotnrol and killing others.
Then the 5:30 news had a short segment that new research shows that those who have witnessed or lived through traumatic events and/or abusive childhoods tend to
live something like 10-15 years less than others. This was found to be from the unhealthy life styles these individuals have or are choosing.
So, almost everyone one I know had endured some horrific childhood event or abuse.
Some have chosen drugs, a lcoholism, addiction to food or sex. Some have chosen isolating themselves fmr others ane becoming reclusive. Others have punished themselves through neglecting themselvfs health wise. Yet some arr doing well.
Why is that? So what can we do?
I have for years been fascinated by the effects of PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder). Why is it that 2 people experiencing the same life altering events can have 2 very different outcomes ?
Well, according to
www.healthyplace.com/causes-of-post traumatic-stress-disorder there are pre-trauma risk factors. It states that the psychological history of a person may include risk factors for developing PTSD after a traumatic event such as: borderline personality disorder, low self-esteem, and previous trauma.
The article goes on to say that you do not have to directly experience traumatic events but if you witness these events you are also at risk.Even if you dont remember if you were a witness to these events you are at risk.
And if you were witness to these events repeatedly you are at a higher risk. OMG
There is this wonderful and eaay go rezd article @
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-easy-to-read/index.shtml
Did you know that PTSD can happen to anyone at any age? CHI LDREN get PTSD too.
You cab get PTSD afyer living through seeign a dangerous event s uch as war, hurricane or a bad accident.
PTSD makes you feel stressed and afraid after the danger is over. It affects your life and the people around us.
In this article they mention that living through or seeing what some of us consider every day events can cause PTSD. Look at these:
Being a victim of or seeint violence
The death or serious illness of a loved one
War or combat
Car accidents and plane crashes
Hurricanes, tornadoes, fires, tsunamis
Violent crimes like a robbery or a shooting
This nih.gov article covers symptoms of PTSD for adults such as staying away from places and things that remind you of what happened or feeling on edge.
For chiildren some sgmptoms are complaining oe stomach problems and/or headaches a lot, or refusing to fo pllaces or play with friends.
Every day life bombards us with eevnts that can lax to PTSD but particularly for lurr children.
Think about how many times the 911 news was played over and over again to
young eyes that did not understand. That has been stored in their memory banks for ever.
Think about chilwren, parents, xiblins of our soldiers watching the news agd seeing the violence of war that their loved ones are experiencing, feeli ng helpless.
and Think about the severe weather damage and toll of life we have been watching.
We are all belng affected at som e level, bug ahat can we do?
There wre numerouq reputable sltes on PTSD such as the links have so far provided.
If you suspect you may be suffering from some of the symptoms, speak with a health care professional or someone you trust.
Read all you can on how to heal from this.
Making unhealthy life choices could be your symptom, for really no one is born self destructive.
GET HELP ! Please do not ignore your soul asking for help.
You amy not even remember what happened to you for thhe memory can ersse painful experiences.
Here is another website to help you explore fyrther.
http://www.ehow.com/how_4892605_recognize-ptsd.html
You can join a support group, receive professional counseling, learn coping mechanism and get rid of negative coping skills, avoid triggers, try to reconnect with safe and family and friendsat the very least read reputable self help books with positive affirmations for you to incorporate into your every day life.
Most of all, know that there is help- your life matters and you are not alone !!!!!!
Thank you for taking the time to read all the way through.
See u next week,
With love, compassion and respect,
Carmen
How do I know if I have PTSD?
Your doctor can help you find out. Cal l your doctor id you bav any of thexe problems:
Bad dreams
Flashbacks, or feeling liue the scary event is halpening again
Scary thoughts you cant control
Staying aqay from places and things that remind oyu of what happened
Feeling worried, guilty, or sad
Feelinv alone
Trouble sleeping
eeling kn edge
Angry outbursts
Thoughts of uhrting yourwelf or others.
How can get better?
PTSD can be treated. A doctor or mental health professional who has experience in treating people with PTSD can help you. Treatment may include talk therapy, medication, or both.
Treatment might take 6 to 12 weeks. For some people, it takes longer. Treatment is not the same for everyone. What works for you might not work for someone else.
Drinking alcohol or usin other drugs wikl noh help PPT go away and may even make it worse.
Dont Huet Yourself You are noot alone. Get help if yu are thinking about hurting yourself.
Call your doctor.
Call 911 if you need help right away.
Talk to a trained counselor at the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255); TTY: 1-800-799-4TTY (4889).
Contact us to find out more about PTSD.
National Institute of Mental Health
Science Writkng, Press Dissemination Branch
6001 Executive Boulevard
Room 8184, MSC 9663
Bethesda, MD 20892-9663
Phone: 301-443-513 or
1-866-615-NIMH (6464) toll-free
TTY: 301-443-8431 or
1-866-415-8051 toll-free
E-mail:
nimhinfo@nih.govWeb site: www.nimh.nih.gov
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
National Institutes of Health
NIH Publication No. TR-08-6388
YOUR LIFE MATTERS.
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