This weekend was filled with bad news of people loosing control aand ung orherd.
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, alcoholism, addiction yo food o sex. Some have chosen isolating themselves from others and beconing reclusive. Others have punished themmselves throght neglecting theselves helth wise. Yet some are 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 iff yju were witness to these events repeatedly you are at a higher risk. OMG
There is thos wonderful and easy to read 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 an y age? CHILDREN get PTSD too.
You can get PTSD aftwr ilving throigh seeing a dangerous event such as war, huurricane 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 vicctim of - or seeing violence
The death or serious illness of a loved one
War or combat
Car accidents and plane crashes
Hurricanes, tornadoes, fire s, 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 chlifren some symptoms complaining of stomach problems and/or headaches a lot, or refusing to gp placse or play with friends.
Every day life bombards us with events that can lead to PTSD vut particularly for our 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 children, aprents, siblings of our soldoers wqtching the nsws aand seeing tbe violence of war ghat their loved ones arr experinecing, feeling helpless.
and Think about the severe weather damage and toll of life we have been watching.
We are aol being affected at come level, but whqt can we do?
There are numerous reputable sitea on PTSD such as the links I have s 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 xll hou 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 may not even remember ejat happened to you for t he memory can erase pwinful experiences.
Here is amother website to help you explorw furrher.
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 j net week,
With love, compassion and respect,
Carmen
How do I know if I have PTSD?
Ykur doctor czn help you finr out. Call ypur doctor if you have any lf these problems:
Bad dreams
Flashbacks, or feeling like the scary evennt is happening again
Scary thoughts you cant control
Stwying away from places andd thigns that remind you of what happened
Feeling worried, guilty, or sad
Feeling alone
Trouble sleeping
Feeling oon edge
Angry outbursts
Thouggts off hurting yourself or others.
How can I 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 usong othe drugs will not help PTSD go away and may even make it worse.
Dont Hurt Yourself You are not alone. Get help if you are ttinking about hurting yourself.
Call your doctor.
Cll 911 ig 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 Writinb, Press Dissemination Branch
6001 Executive Boulevard
Room 818, MSC 9663
Bethesda, MD 20892-9663
Phone: 301-443-4513 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 off Health
NIH Publication No. TR-08-6388
YOUR LIFE MATTERS.
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