PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is a disorder which is an impact of a trauma. When a person undergoes or witnesses a tragic traumatic event is likely to have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Causes of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is commonly found in weak hearted person. When a weak-hearted person goes thru a very devastating event he is likely to be affected with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Say for instance, witnessing a person being molested or undergoing a similar sort of situation, surviving natural disasters like earthquake, tsunami, floods, torrents, hurricane etc can cause a great amount of distress and trauma deep within one’s mind which in due course results as PTSD.
Symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Person who is suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is generally scared and has not completely recovered from the traumatic shocking event which would internally affect his personal life in many ways. The person will be detached from all the fun loving activities which he enjoyed before the trauma. Loss of sleep and loss of appetite are some of the common symptoms for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. The sufferer would often recall the trauma that he withstood which would bring disastrous thoughts within his mind. The patient would suffer from the following:
- Suicidal Attempts
- Short Temper
- Bad relationship
- Emotional distress
- Numbness
- Nightmares (related to trauma)
- Distraction from work
How to prevent Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
People say that prevention is better than cure. To prevent Post Traumatic Stress Disorder the person should have a strong mind and must develop the ability to accept the scenario as it is. This will be a major change in one’s lifestyle. Tragic and traumatic events are painful but accepting such a condition and overcoming it is a wise man’s task. Cribbing about a past event is not gonna be of any use. People can reaffirm to their faith to overcome tragedy. Family and friends can play a vital role in supporting the sufferer by sharing their love and some happy times.
Treatment for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Post Trauma is common to have thoughts about tragic event for a month or so. If the symptoms precede more than a month, it is strongly advisable to consult a medical practitioner before it gets complicated. The treatment for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder differs from one person to other. Psychotherapy also plays a vital role in recovering from PTSD. A combination of both (medications and psychotherapy) will help to overcome PTSD. The sufferer can adopt meditation and yoga practice to cleanse one’s body and mind. Meditation and Yoga keeps one’s mind in advanced and supreme state of supremacy.