In my work with trauma survivors over many years I have noticed a familiar but sad pattern of thinking. There are many errors in thinking that occur with inappropriate survivor guilt. In this article, I will highlight five of the more common thinking errors that I encounter. If you are a survivor of trauma, consider if you are blaming yourself for what happened. Tragically, this is a common thinking or mental mistake that can lead to even more pain.
Read MoreAre you at risk for PTSD? How likely are you to experience a trauma in your lifetime? If you experience a trauma, how likely is it that you will develop PTSD? Does prior trauma contribute to development of PTSD? Why does it matter that we know what the risk factors are for PTSD? Are certain brain regions more involved with PTSD than others?
Read MoreYou may be experiencing PTSD symptoms if you have some or all of the symptom clusters avoidance, negative mood, arousal in the form of anxiety and even feeling numb. Whether it is complex PTSD or single event PTSD you can get help for PTSD memories and symptoms.
Read MoreIt is not uncommon to have experienced trauma at some point in our lives. Trauma is an experience which is overwhelming, threatening, frightening or out of our control. Victims of trauma often feel shocked, angry, scared, guilty, scared, guilty, ashamed, or vulnerable. In time about 75% of people get over their experiences without needing professional help. However, in a large proportion of people the effects of trauma can last for much longer and become post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
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