FAQs

What is trauma?

Trauma can be defined as anything that drastically exceeds the flexibility of the mind. Trauma results when one experience excessive stress that overwhelms their emotional or physical ability to cope.

What are the emotional, mental and physical impacts of trauma?

Traumatic experiences can produce emotional, cognitive, and physical repercussions. 

Emotional Impact

Emotionally traumatized individuals can become anxious, depressed, fearful, and withdrawn. They can have recurring panic attacks. 

Mental impact

When one experienced trauma, they will likely also experience concentration problems. They could have problems remembering things, and feel distracted much of the time. In extreme cases, some people experience flashbacks of the event, nightmares, amnesia, and intense feelings of guilt.

Physical Impact

Physically, many people have eating and sleeping problems. They are regularly exhausted and they tend to develop chronic pain depending on the nature and duration of the injury sustained.

What is long term trauma and PTSD?

Long term trauma is the result of a prolonged horrific experience such as a car accident or an individual held captive or one who is repeatedly abused. Many people develop Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) frequently as a result of long-term trauma.

What are the symptoms of PTSD?

PTSD symptoms include:

• Fear of driving

• Difficulty sleeping

• Flashbacks, nightmares, and bad dreams about the incident

• Panic and anxiety attacks

• Memory and concentration difficulties

• Depression or extreme sadness

• Irritability and outburst of anger

• Appetite changes

• Difficulty coping with pain or stress

• Increased in relationships

• Low Energy

• Less interest in activities that was previously enjoyed (including Sexual Activities)

• Avoiding the scene of the accident

Contact us today if you are experiencing any of these symptoms and would like to seek out treatment to manage them.

Do you need to have a mental illness to work with a counselor?

No.

In fact many people use professional counselors to help them deal with life’s everyday issues or even as a way for personal growth. Often, small issues can be solved thereby avoiding potentially bigger problems.

How will I know if I need to contact a counselor?

When one is facing issues in which they need an objective opinion from a trained individual, drawing from life experiences to provide them with words of wisdom and encouragement is very important.

How will I know if I need to contact a counselor?

When one is facing issues in which they need an objective opinion from a trained individual, drawing from life experiences to provide them with words of wisdom and encouragement is very important.