Posted by Bonnie Hillman - Trikologist on November 26, 2018
We here at Trikaroo honor our Veterans and Military family. We are a Veteran owned and operated business. Most of our families are filled with the history of service to our country. With this in mind the sharing of information is needed so that people who have served feel less alone in their lives.
There's a stigma that's happening across our country about mental health. Those who are in need of help often feel a shame or guilt about getting the medical or talk therapy that they require. They can feel judged and alone and many times their own family isn't supportive. Let's educate ourselves a bit to understand that not all illnesses or traumas are as visible as a broken leg.
PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) or CPTSD (complex post traumatic stress disorder) are mental health problems that some people develop after experiencing or witnessing a life threatening event, like a natural disaster, sexual assault, combat, or a vehicle accident.
While it's normal to have memories that are upsetting, having trouble sleeping, or feel on edge after a traumatic event. It's not something that should last for more than a few weeks or months. PTSD symptoms may start directly after the event or may resurface years later. In some cases, children for example, the symptoms can come when they have transitioned into adults.
Here's a short video to help you or your family to understand the symptoms and know when to get help:
*Video compliments of the National Center for PTSD
There are four types of PTSD symptoms, but they are not the same for everyone.
Anybody can develop PTSD or CPTSD at any age for a number of reasons. Stress can make the PTSD more likly to have re-occurrence. Support from family or friends or friends who become family can make the symptoms of PTSD easier to cope with. Choose kindness.