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The most recent scientific evidence suggests that many of the symptoms a person experiences for the first month after a trauma are normal. These symptoms can include sleep disturbance, decreased concentration, anxiety, sadness, anger, irritability, hypervigilence, re-experiencing of traumatic events, and disruptions in social and work related functioning. Symptoms that persist beyond four weeks following a trauma and that may be indicative of a post traumatic stress disorder are as follows: * Recurrent and intrusive recollections of trauma. * Recurrent distressing dreams of the trauma. * Acting or feeling as if the trauma is recurring. * Intense psychological distress and/or physiological reactivity upon exposure to cues that resemble the traumatic event. * Efforts to avoid anything associated with the trauma. * Markedly diminished interest or participation in significant activities. * Feelings of detachment or estrangement from others. * Difficulty falling or staying asleep. * Irritability or anger * Hypervigilance * Exaggerated startle responses If you feel that you're experiencing any form of PTSD, please call so we can work through this difficult time together. |
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Laurie Branch |
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Psychotherapist |
303-444-7256 |
