consequences such as depression. For a time they may disconnect from living life, avoiding daily tasks or even loved ones, however, when 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 shame in getting help prescribed by a doctor for one of the most distressing times of a person’s life. 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,
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