The Mayo Clinic says that PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) is a mental health condition that's triggered by a terrifying event … either experiencing it or witnessing it. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety, and uncontrollable thoughts about the event.
There was a time when PTSD was mainly equated with those who were returning from war. It was attached to those who had suffered from the trauma of seeing others die and wounded in battle. Times have changed. Mental health has hit an all-time high in so many areas of life. After years of dealing with so many issues, such as mass killings, racial divides, medical viruses, and everyday stress at work or home, people are crying out for help.
People have been wounded at home, at church, at public gatherings. People have been wounded not just outwardly but inwardly as well. The world is consumed with the walking wounded. Triggers have others going off and reacting to undealt with issues. When a tragic event is not dealt with and the injured gets no resolve, the symptoms keep arising and more tragic events occur.
Why are we waiting until the pain is so great to get help? Truthfully, the only person you can really help is you. PTSD after the traumas. Is there any way to treat the trauma before it gets out of control? Is there any way to treat the trauma for the one who is now infused with thinking that no one can help them?
How can we defuse these triggers? How can we hear and see the alarms going off? How can we see and hear those who cry out for help before the next disaster happens? Let’s discuss healing what’s hurting you. Let's look at our own traumas and not hide what’s going on inside. Avoiding the hurt will only make the matter more sensitive when touched or triggered. Sometimes, people don’t know that you’re in pain. Let’s talk about it … let the healing begin.
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