POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER
PTSD, or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, is a mental health condition that can develop after someone experiences or witnesses a traumatic event, such as a serious accident, natural disaster, abuse, or combat. It affects how the brain processes stress and memory, leading to symptoms like flashbacks, nightmares, anxiety, emotional numbness, and avoidance of reminders of the trauma. While it’s a normal response to abnormal experiences, PTSD can interfere with daily life and relationships if left untreated—but with the right support and therapy, recovery is possible.Using proven methods like EMDR and trauma-informed care, KMR Therapy helps clients process trauma, manage symptoms, and regain a sense of control and peace. Seeking support is the first step toward healing and recovery.
TYPES OF PTSD DISORDERS
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Acute PTSD
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Chronic PTSD
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Dissociative PTSD
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Delayed-Onset PTSD
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Complex PTSD
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WHAT CAN CAUSE PTSD?
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Previous mental health issues: People with anxiety, depression, or other mental disorders are at a higher risk for PTSD.
Coping mechanisms: Individuals with poor coping skills or emotional regulation may struggle to handle traumatic events.
Trauma history: Those who have experienced past trauma, especially in childhood, are more likely to develop PTSD after a subsequent trauma.
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Family history of PTSD: Genetics can make someone more susceptible if there’s a history of PTSD or mental illness in the family.
Brain structure: Differences in the brain's response to stress, such as the size or function of the amygdala, can increase vulnerability.
Stress hormone responses: Genetic factors affecting the body’s stress response (e.g., cortisol levels) may contribute to PTSD development.
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Traumatic exposure: Witnessing or experiencing events like violence, abuse, or war increases the risk of PTSD.
Lack of social support: A lack of emotional or social support after trauma can hinder recovery and increase PTSD risk.
Unsafe or stressful environments: Living in environments marked by constant stress, violence, or neglect heightens vulnerability to PTSD.
WHAT OTHERS SAY ABOUT PTSD
“Therapy has saved my life so many times. If you're afraid to ask for help, don't be. You don't have to be in constant pain and you can process trauma.”
Ariana Grande
Clint Malachuk
“Malarchuk said after he realized he was not alone and accepted his PTSD diagnosis ”But Clint found his purpose. “My purpose is to be of service to men and women struggling with PTSD, mental illness and addiction – and that’s an awesome service.”
Keira Knightley
“I did take a year off there and was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder," Knightley took a two-year career break to focus on therapy and recovery, speaking candidly about how intense public scrutiny and early trauma had shaped her mental health struggles.”