over time can cause you to avoid situations that you connect with the trauma. You may feel on edge, anxious or always ready to react. Recollections can be so painful and scary that they disrupt your normal activities and relationships. Trauma victims and survivors who consistently experience all of these symptoms for at least one month or longer may be suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). PTSD is an anxiety disorder that is diagnosed by a mental health professional. If you believe you may be suffering from PTSD it is important to seek professional help as PTSD is treatable with a combination of therapies which may or may not include medication. common after a traumatic death and very treatable. There are many types of effective therapies available, it’s important to seek out a professional who is experienced in the field of traumatic grief. Professional counselors can help diffuse the impact of traumatic grief, sometimes by providing emotional support or other techniques as the experience is relived. Sometimes feelings and anxieties associated with traumatic death may lead to thoughts of suicide or death. If they do, it is time to ask for help immediately. Social Changes in Response to Traumatic Grief Getting Help for Complicated Grief Complicated grief disorders are fairly While the initial response to the death is defined by the term grief, mourning refers to the internal processes associated with adapting to life without your loved one. Some have described mourning as a “misty fog on life.” You are not always aware, yet you realize that life is not quite as bright as it was before. Your values may have changed, and you may be impatient with things you deem
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