Isaiah 41:10Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.What is PTSD?Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder that may occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event such as a natural disaster, a serious accident, a terrorist act, war/combat, or rape or who have been threatened with death, sexual violence or serious injury.What does PTSD do to a person?People with PTSD have intense, disturbing thoughts and feelings related to their experience that last long after the traumatic event has ended. They may relive the event through flashbacks or nightmares; they may feel sadness, fear or anger; and they may feel detached or estranged from other people.A life threatening event. This includes a perceived-to-be life threatening event. ...Internal reminders of a traumatic event. These signs of trauma typically present as nightmares or flashbacks. ...internal movieAvoidance of external reminders. ...4th of JulyAltered anxiety state. ...PTSD can leave people feeling on edge and looking out for danger (hypervigilance). Really, what it boils down to is that people feel moreanxious.Changes in mood or thinking.Isolation leads to depressionAccording to the National Center for PTSD, posttraumatic stress disorder, about 8 million Americans have PTSD during any given year. While the signs of PTSD in women don't differ greatly from signs of PTSD in men,CBT and Prolonged Exposure Therapy are helpfulWhat is Prolonged Exposure Therapy?Prolonged exposure is a type of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) which helps people with trauma (posttraumatic stress disorder) process single or multiple traumas or continuous trauma and reduce symptoms. The technique is also useful for decreasing depression, anger, and general anxiety.With prolonged exposure, patients learn:About common reactions to trauma and possible causes of your difficulties (psychoeducation)To re-visit or re-tell the traumatic memory (imaginal exposure)To gradually approach trauma reminders, such as feared situations or objects patients avoid, despite being safe. Patients manage the pace of their treatment and gradually take the steps they're ready to make. Many people who participate in prolonged exposure treatment show significant symptom reduction. To reach Tom Russell, go to https://www.heritagechristiancounselingofmansfield.com.

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