time moves forward and there is no progress towards healing, it may be a sign that they are experiencing clinical depression. This clinical depression is often also biologically related to chemicals that your body may be releasing and may require medication to address. Know that there is no
Anxiety Disorders and PTSD Additionally, some people experience recurrent and ongoing recollections of the trauma, which can lead to distress. You may experience triggers of trauma. Sounds, smells or sights that make you think of your loved one can bring on a wave of grief that washes over you. You may wake-up in the middle of the night in a panic due to a nightmare. Moments like these typically come about without warning and 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 shame in getting help prescribed by a doctor for one of the most distressing times of a person’s life.
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