Post-traumatic stress disorder refers to the physical torment a person suffers from after an incident that has immense momentum whether it’s physical or mental. The symptoms of ptsd can range from minor headaches and moderate anxiety to actual mental disorders that force people to relive the incident they suffered from. PTSD is largely mental, this is why there was a time when it was not considered real, and hence people who suffered from it did not even know about the problem they had.
They simply assumed that they were overreacting and even when they tried to speak about their problem, they were gaslit. During the initial stages of its acceptance, it was considered to be limited to only soldiers who had been to wars. People thought that something as horrific as a war or battle could lead to PTSD. However, soon it was realized that ptsd is not a problem limited to a particular job or gender, and anyone who suffered a traumatic incident any point in their life, can have that. Today PTSD is not only recognized but much has been done about it. You may go now to the internet and look up treatments for PTSD and you’d be presented with a plethora of options.
Why choose therapy for PTSD?
Before we understand how therapy is helpful for PTSD patients we must understand how it works. Many people confuse therapy with simply talking and venting. They think that they may simply talk to a closed one or a friend and their problem would be resolved. However it is so much more than that a therapist is not a closed or a loved one. It is a complete stranger with no biased opinion against you or your situation. Not only this but a therapist is professionally qualified to analyse your situation and give their opinion and suggest a course of treatment that would be the most beneficial for you.
Post traumatic stress disorder is a very real problem and a lot of people suffer from the same. If you think you may have a similar problem it’s best you consult a professional doctor before the problem gets worse.