Do you have unexpected flashbacks of a trauma you had sometime ago? Most probably, you have PTSD. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop if you experienced or witnessed a traumatic event. It can cause significant problems in their daily lives, including anxiety and depression.
In this blog post, you will find out: The symptoms of PTSD, causes, and treatment methods.
The symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) generally fall into four categories:
Intrusive memories: can take the form of flashbacks or nightmares.
Avoidance: Of people, places, or activities that remind you of the trauma.
Negative thoughts and feelings.
Changes in physical and emotional reactions.
These feelings can change your thinking negatively. You may feel guilty, shameful, hopeless, anxious, angry, or hypervigilant.
You can develop PTSD after being in, or seen, a trauma. It can be a serious injury, sexual abuse, military operations, or natural disasters.
It is not necessary, though. You may not develop PTSD every time you are in a traumatic situation. It depends on how your brain perceives it and how fearful you felt then.
It also depends on your age, gender, cultural background, and if you already have a mental health condition. Also, social support and effective treatment can also affect the severity and course of PTSD.
One of them is not getting immediate help. You may be in denial, under societal pressure, or simply unaware of your situation. However, it can make things worse and make your recovery difficult than ever.
Other factors can be:
Continuous stress
Being in more trauma
Social isolation
No support from family and friends
Substance abuse
The American Psychiatric Association says that PTSD is treated using a combination of therapy, medication, and self-care. A new treatment method, Havening, is getting popular as a good option.
It involves a process of reprocessing traumatic memories by using a combination of touch and visualisation. Havening is based on the concept of neuroplasticity, which refers to the brain’s ability to change and adapt over time. The therapy aims to rewire the brain by reducing the emotional intensity of traumatic memories.
During a Havening session, the practitioner will guide the individual through a series of physical and visualisation exercises. These exercises are designed to activate the brain’s natural self-soothing mechanisms and reduce the emotional intensity of traumatic memories. The individual will be asked to think about the traumatic event while engaging in the mental exercises for “distraction”. Havening has been proven to be highly effective treating PTSD and trauma.
Havening and Hypnotherapy are two of the highly effective trauma-focused therapy and only take a few sessions to achieve great results. Here is the proven Neuroscience-based PTSD Treatment Plan example from us:
Emotional Release: Havening and Hypnotherapy can help individuals with PTSD release negative emotions associated with traumatic memories. These therapies use gentle touch, inner child healing, visualisation, and other techniques to reduce the emotional intensity of traumatic memories.
Inner Resource Development: These therapies can also help individuals with PTSD develop new inner resources to better cope with traumatic memories. This can include accessing inner strengths and resilience to reprocess traumatic memories in a more adaptive way.
Cognitive Restructuring: Havening and Hypnotherapy can also help individuals with PTSD change thought patterns associated with traumatic memories. This can involve identifying and challenging negative thought patterns that contribute to PTSD symptoms and replacing them with more positive and adaptive thoughts.
Future Pacing with Empowerment and Hope: These therapies can also help individuals with PTSD bring in new feelings of empowerment and hope and bring the individual back to the present and future instead of ruminating from the past.
By developing new coping strategies and inner resources, individuals with PTSD can feel more confident in their ability to manage their symptoms and move forward in their lives.
Havening and Hypnotherapy offer a promising approach to PTSD treatment that is grounded in neuroscience and has been shown to be effective in minimising symptoms and improving quality of life for individuals with PTSD.
While Havening and Hypnotherapy is a promising new treatment for PTSD, there are also other established methods of treatment that have been used for many years.
One such method is cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), which is a type of psychological treatment that has been shown to be effective for a range of mental health conditions, including PTSD.
CBT for PTSD involves working with a mental health professional to identify and challenge negative thoughts and beliefs related to the traumatic event.
This can help reduce anxiety and fear associated with the trauma memory and improve the ability to cope with the aftermath of the traumatic experience. It is quite often used in ptsd treatment and works best when combined with Hypnotherapy.
Another type of therapy that may be used for PTSD is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). EMDR involves a series of eye movements, hand taps or sounds, while the person focuses on their traumatic memories.
The goal is to reduce anxiety and fear associated with the trauma memory and help the person reprocess their traumatic experience in a more positive way.
PTSD is a dangerous mental illness that can overwhelm your life and routine. Although conventional methods can help in its treatment, new treatments i.e. Havening and Hypnotherapy are newer therapies that have effective results.
You must get instant professional help if you feel that you or someone you know may have PTSD. With the right treatment plan, you can manage your symptoms to live a better life. Book a Free Strategy Call with us now to learn more before it is too late.
The best way to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is through a combination of evidence-based therapies, such as Havening, Hypnotherapy and Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). These approaches aim to address the root causes of PTSD, including processing and coping with traumatic memories, managing distressing symptoms, and improving overall mental health and well-being. MIHH offers a few proven neuroscience-based therapies as mentioned above. Book a Free Strategy Call with us now to learn more.
To stop PTSD triggers, it’s important to develop some coping skills, such as relaxation techniques, grounding exercises, deep breathing and self Havening, which can help manage the physiological and emotional responses to triggers. Engaging in regular self-care practices, such as exercise and stress reduction techniques, can also help regulate the nervous system and reduce vulnerability to triggers. Working with a trained mental health professional, like a Hypnotherapist or Havening Practioner to process and reframe traumatic memories through therapies, which can also help desensitize triggers over time.
Recovery from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is definitely possible, if the individual find the right tools, therapies and right therapist to treat it.
Seeking professional help and committing a treatment plan tailored to one’s individual needs can increase the likelihood of achieving meaningful recovery from PTSD.
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