Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is an
Anxiety Disorder that occurs after the individual has
experienced a traumatic event in their lives
depending on the severity of the event,
the trauma can range from mild to intense.
I have recently had personal experiences with mild-PTSD
due to complicated family dynamics
I'm still in this process of healing, but on this journey
of moving forward, I want to spread awareness and
explore the different types of PTSD with all of you.
whether you're still battling PTSD after many years,
or have a fresh emotional wound.
know that everything you've endured up to this point,
is still worth fighting.
After this video, please be sure to also check out
our video on How to cope with it.
Here are 5 types of PTSD
1. Normal Stress Response
The normal stress response occurs when adults experience
one distinct event
that disrupts their entire life.
When they go through this type Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Many have a hard time locating their emotions
and feel cut off from reality.
making it hard for them to maintain
and form relationships with others.
According to Psych Central,
this is the mild type of PTSD
and people who experience it
can usually recover within a few weeks
When I first moved out of my parents' house
I experienced, Normal Stress Response.
I had to escape a toxic situation
that left me feeling emotionally scarred.
I couldn't even look at my boxes and belongings
without having a breakdown, the first couple of weeks.
It took me a while, until I felt ready to
unpack everything into my new house.
One helpful method you can use to cope
is by joining a support group.
When you attend group meetings, you will meet others
who have also experienced traumatic events,
and explore ways to provide solutions and closure
in order to heal and move on.
2. Comorbid PTSD
According to Psych Central
When someone has comorbid PTSD,
they're also commonly diagnosed
with another psychiatric disorder
such as
depression, alcohol or substance abuse,
panic disorder or other anxiety disorders.
Doctor Peter Tuerk, an associate Professor
of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
at the Medical University of South Carolina states
"PTSD has always overlapped with depression
and vice versa"
This is why war veterans often experience
comorbid PTSD when they're fighting off
more than just trauma.
it's a hellish nightmare ingrained in both
their bodies and brains.
when they may resort to unhealthy sources
such as drugs and alcohol
to try to forget the frightening exposures
they've seen and experienced,
they may also deal with guilt
knowing that they've hurt someone in combat
which can influence them to go into self-destruction mode
believing they deserve the pain they inflict upon themselves
it's important to know that when treating this type of
PTSD it's most effective when it's treated with the other psychiatric disorder together
rather than in a linear before and after fashion.
3. Acute Stress Disorder
when someone has this type of PTSD
they may forget things unnaturally and frequently
which can disrupt their everyday activities
including work, sleep, and hygiene habits.
this type of PTSD is the least common out of all the five types
this disorder may be triggered when someone experiences a heavy burden suddenly
such as losing a close loved one too soon
or experiencing a natural disaster
where they lose their home to a hurricane, earthquake or a tornado
when seeking treatment for acute stress disorder
one option includes removing yourself from the event that's triggering it
for example, if someone just lost their home
its best-advised for them to seek shelter
and move away from their damaged neighborhood
other common treatment options include
taking medication prescribed by a health professional
and talking to a psychologist
If you're scared about seeking help from a professional,
we provide some helpful insights from our video here.
Please be sure to check it out later.
4. Uncomplicated PTSD
Uncomplicated PTSD is actually more complicated
than it sounds. This type of PTSD
causes the individual to experience their traumatic event
over and over again, which may discourage
them to come into contact with similar
situations associated with it
For instance, rape victims may experience this
type of PTSD when they avoid people of the opposite
sex, or avoid relationship building
and intimate acts all together. When seeking treatment
for Uncomplicated PTSD,
the individual should look into talk therapy with a psychologist,
and take the proper medication prescribed to them.
5. Complex PTSD
Complex PTSD, otherwise known as Disorder of Extreme Stress,
occurs in
individuals who have experienced traumatic events for an
extended period of time. Examples of this
include childhood abuse, whether it's verbal, physical,
and/or sexual.
Similar to Comorbid PTSD, individuals with
this type of PTSD also suffer from another
psychiatric disorder. But, according to
Psych Central, these individuals are frequently
diagnosed with borderline antisocial personality disorder,
or dissociative disorders
Unfortunately, people with Complex PTSD
take much longer to heal, and require help from
specialists. If treatment is not sought,
People with this
type of PTSD can run into various problems
such as eating disorders, drug abuse, and
self-destructive behavior. Are you struggling
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