Trauma and PTSD

When you’ve been through trauma…

You carry it with you – sometimes, even years after it happens.

The trauma lodges into your mind and body, and it can haunt you mentally and physically long after the threat is gone.

You might feel numb…

Or have terrible flashbacks…

Or cycle in and out of sadness, fear, or anger.

Constantly on edge…

When you’re hurt, your mind and body stay on alert, waiting for danger around every corner.

This can put your nervous system in a sensitive state, which is why you have strong reactions to sounds, sights, or smells you’ve associated with the distressing event.

These responses are normal for anyone, including military members, veterans, and emergency workers who are trained to handle crises.

“Shell Shock” and “Combat Fatigue”

That’s what PTSD was called after World War I and II, respectively.

It’s when your mind and body constantly anticipate danger. The trauma symptoms – flashbacks, nightmares, mood swings, and relationship difficulties – persist and interfere with your daily life.

PTSD can affect anyone – it’s not just combat veterans. It can affect anyone, regardless of your age or background. If you’ve been the victim of a sexual assault, abuse, accident, attack, or natural disaster, you might have PTSD.

We’re here to help you regain control over your life.

At RisingMinds, we specialize in working with trauma. We use several techniques that heal the impact of trauma on the mind and body.

Let us work with you to find the most effective combinations of treatments for your individual needs. You may benefit from one, or a combination of techniques.

Neurofeedback is used to help your brain get out of emergency mode.

EMDR and ART are used to help resolve trauma so it no longer impacts you.

DBT skills can help you learn how to deal with intense emotions and thrive in a social world.

You Have Suffered Enough. Start Feeling Better Now

You deserve to heal and feel safe.

Call us now for an appointment.