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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. Some of the symptoms of PTSD can include intrusive memories or flashbacks of the traumatic event, avoidance of situations that trigger memories of the trauma, negative changes in mood or cognition, and changes in arousal and reactivity.

A simple criterion for PTSD can be broken down into four key components:

1. Exposure to a traumatic event
2. Re-experiencing the traumatic event through intrusive memories, flashbacks, or nightmares
3. Avoidance of stimuli related to the traumatic event, such as people, places, or activities
4. Hyperarousal or increased sensitivity to potential threats, which can manifest as irritability, difficulty sleeping, or hypervigilance.

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms and they are causing significant distress or impairment in your daily life, it’s important to seek the help of a mental health professional in conjunction with a psychiatrist. A psychiatrist can evaluate your symptoms and provide you with an accurate diagnosis and effective treatment. A registered professional counsellor can then support you with proven, effective, outcome-based clinical strategies to overcome and be healed from PTSD.

If you or a loved one believe you may be experiencing PTSD or even just dealing with some of the symptoms of PTSD; it may time to begin seeking out a qualified Clinical Counsellor and begin the journey to be restored and walk in New Life.