All I see is my reflection in the water, I’m telling myself should I or should I not jump? Next thing I remember was trying to save myself from drowning, however every time I tried jumping up, the water kept sucking me in further down. All I could see was the bright sun slowly disappearing, I was running out of breath, is this the end of me, I thought? I open my eyes to see a beautiful man looking down at me, I could not tell if I was in heaven or not. He finally told me he was the lifeguard who had recused me from the pool. At the end of the day, I was embarrassed of what I have done, I was only six years old. What six year old, who does not know how to swim, dives into a 15 feet pool. Since that day, I am afraid of anything that has to deal with deep waters. When it comes to going to the beach, I prefer to stay close to shore. I even have nightmares of drowning. This is a painful memory that I have carried throughout my whole life and no matter how much I try, I cannot get rid of this memory that haunts me. In my mind I never thought what I have been going through because of this traumatic event, was actually a disorder, which is called post-traumatic stress disorder. If you do not know what post-traumatic stress disorder is, it is a mental health condition that is triggered by a terrifying event. For Post- Traumatic Stress Disorder, they are a lot of causes, history, symptoms and ways people can get help if they have this disorder. To get a better understanding of how a person can get post-traumatic stress disorder is, it basically can happen even after a traumatic event has occurred, a person may still feel like they are still in danger. Post-traumatic stress disorder may be caused by people who are in war but can also be ... ... middle of paper ... ...accident site without constantly thinking of the “what ifs”: What if I had left home five minutes earlier? What if I had taken a different route to work? I choose PTSD as a disorder to write about because it is very interesting how anyone can basically have this disorder, and you might not even know it. They are different type of causes when it comes to getting this disorder such as; sexual abuse, car accident, robbery etc. As well as there are different way to know is someone is suffering from this disorder. The symptoms for this disorder are easily seen if someone has it. This disorder has been around for many years, was commonly seen in history through people who fought in war. If someone has Post- Traumatic Stress Disorder they should get help as soon as possible, no one should live the rest of their life about a horrifying event that happened a long time ago.
It can be caused by experiencing or seeing a violent event. An example is rape or physical abuse. When people see others get raped of physically abused, they might develop Post Traumatic Stress Disorder because of the fear they feel inside. Other events can be experiencing war, seeing someone die or having extreme fear.. They might feel guilty of not doing anything to help the person dying and holds that to themselves really closely. Extreme fear can result from drowning, freefalling from high or tall places, and almost experiencing death within a blink of an eye. The symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder include flashbacks, avoidance, and anxiety (Post, N.D). The person will avoid people and things that remind them of the event. Even though having Post Traumatic Stress Disorder sounds really bad, it can be treated. The person can go to a psychologist so they can talk about their feelings. Additionally, people can take medication such as antidepressants to help treat their disorder. “The antidepressants will help control the feelings of anxiety” (Post,
Many people know the severity of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, but don’t know what the disorder actually is. “Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is the development of characteristic symptoms that occur following direct or indirect exposure to a traumatic or terrifying event in which physical harm was threatened, witnessed, or actually experienced.”( New 1). One can get Post Traumatic Stress Disorder if he or she witnesses or experiences a traumatic event, most Americans develop Post Traumatic symptoms at some point in their lives, most of which come from domestic violence.
It is important to understand when discussing this topic what exactly Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is, and how one obtains it. When someone has PTSD, their sense of fear and stress are tampered with; even when not in danger, the person with the disorder may feel as though they are. It is as if the victims are suffering from delayed trauma. Several risk factors can lead to this: experiences with dangerous events/traumas, history of mental illness, physical pain, witnessing the injuries/deaths of others, feeling horror, helplessness, or extreme fear, little to no support after the trigger event, experiencing extra stress after the event...
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) occurs when a person is involved in a stressful event that triggers persistent intense emotions for some time afterward (Post- traumatic stress disorder). This disaster can be triggered
Many people do not pay much attention to people suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. However, with a few awareness programs, one person can make all the difference in a victim’s life. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD for short, is defined as a mental health disorder triggered by seeing or experiencing a terrifying event. The first large occurrence of PTSD was in the 1910’s.
Regardless of how a child acts towards their parents, all that matters in the end is their unconditional love for them. However, the time it takes for them to express their gratitude will depend on each child. In the novel The Namesake, Jhumpa Lahiri demonstrates this, describing the life of a young boy named Gogol and his continually progressing relationship with his mother. It demonstrates that a child is unable to view his or her parents as a human being until the parent figure experiences a traumatic event that allows the child to empathize with their parents.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is caused by a terrifying event that threatens your safety and/or makes you feel helpless. Many people who experience tragic events have a difficult time coping and adjusting to the problem but go back to normal with time and by taking proper care of themselves. It is completely normal to be shaken up after a traumatic experience but when you begin to feel trapped with a constant sense of danger and painful memories from that day you may be suffering the effects of PTSD. ("Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).") Symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder are depression, hopelessness, shame, self-blame, feelings of betrayal, mistrust, etc.. If your symptoms worsen and begin to intervene with your daily life, that’s when it becomes a problem and you should look into treatments for your illness.
“PTSD was first brought to public attention in relation to war veterans, but it can result from a variety of traumatic incidents, such as mugging, rape, torture, being kidnapped or held captive, child abuse, car accidents, train wrecks, plane crashes, bombings, or natural disasters such as floods or earthquakes.” (NIMH)
Group therapy is considered one of the most resourceful forms of therapy. The benefits to group therapy can be both cost-effective and a great means of support (Corey, Corey & Corey, 2014). The process of experiencing ideas and viewpoints expressed by your peers allows group members to become more susceptible to the counseling procedure. Group counseling also helps individuals to feel a sense of belonging due to similar situations and experiences shared by the group. The sense of support from group members can be an excellent means towards developing long-lasting relationships and developing communication skills needed to move forward during the counseling phase. In this paper, I will discuss my experiences throughout the group-counseling phase.
“26% of U.S. children will experience a traumatic event before they reach the age of four. More than 66% of U.S. children will experience a traumatic event by the time they reach the age of sixteen.” Many people believe that trauma is an experience when in reality trauma is a response, as for complex trauma, complex trauma is the effect of multiple long-term events. Many people do not think about how complex trauma effects a child in the classroom, but if a child is starving, or moving from home to home, or in a situation of abuse, there is a good chance that their spelling words and math facts are not going to be the first thing on their minds during the day.
Therapy Analysis The purpose of this paper is to examine the efficacy of my work as a co-therapist during the fifth session with the simulated couple Katy and Michelle. I will discuss our therapy agenda and the goals we hope to attain during the session. It is prudent to begin by giving a brief outline of the couple’s present problem and the patterns of dysfunction that I have identified within their relationship. In my opinion, it is the therapist’s job to recognize patterns and behaviors that disrupt the intimate bond between the partners.
Post traumatic stress-disorder is an anxiety disorder which results from exposure to an event which threatens the physical safety of an individual (1). PTSD originated as a mental illness category after the Vietnam War, when veterans exhibited sets of symptoms that did not fit into any current illness categories. However, in previous wars soldiers had complained of "shell shock" or "combat fatigue," which researchers now believe were essentially the same conditions as PTSD (2). As many as thirty percent of Vietnam veterans and eight percent of Persian Gulf War veterans exhibited symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (1).
People can experience traumatic events in many different ways; divorce, war, moving or even rape. A traumatic event is an incident that causes physical, emotional, spiritual, or psychological harm (Cafasso, 2016, para. 1). Traumatic events may not particularly happen to you directly but can affect those around you in various ways. From my previous work experience numerous individuals can handle a traumatic event in a healthy manner and others may experience depression, anxiety, difficulty concentrating and even changes in appetite. Such events can be managed either by seeking out professional or spiritual help. Those who experience traumatic events can be affected in countless ways but have the opportunity to seek out professional help to receive
It is common to have experienced a trauma at some point in our lives. These traumas can affect our mental health and a series of problems can arise if left untreated. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is most likely to occur after the traumatic event. Some of the common symptoms with PTSD can be nightmares, trouble sleeping, panic attacks, flashbacks, depression, poor concertation, emotional numbness, or alcohol and drug dependencies. Depression can also set in and this brings on different feelings of hopelessness and
Purpose: The purpose of this session was to set a framework for group members to realize that there are different stages of grieving and that the process can be complicated. Furthermore, during the session, it is hoped that they will also come to recognize that no two persons share the same path when grieving. However, there is still a common experience that some people share, which is the loss which can lead to feelings of low self-esteem. ‘This will be done through Impact therapy where they will be encouraged to be active, thinking, seeing and experiencing during the session activities’ (Jacobs Ed, Schimmel J. Christine 2013). Theme: