It is natural to feel afraid during and after a traumatic situation. Nearly everyone will experience a range of reactions after trauma, yet most people recover from initial symptoms naturally. Those who continue to experience problems may be diagnosed with PTSD.
It can sound like:
– My life stopped after being raped. I am haunted by nightmares in which I see it all again. I feel guilty for what happened and I hate myself. I feel broken, defective, dirty …
– I’m a subway driver. For the second month in a row, I can’t sleep. I continue to see horrific pictures of how a guy threw himself under the wheels of my train. I see the blood and hear the crying of the people who were there … I don’t know why, but I feel guilty about what happened. I managed to slow down, but it was impossible, the speed was too high …
Many types of psychotherapy can help people with PTSD. Some types target the symptoms of PTSD directly. Other therapies focus on social, family, or job-related problems. Rostyslav Shemechko usually combines different therapies depending on each person’s needs.
You are not alone with your trauma. Book a consultation to find out how to help yourself or your friend.
