Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light- Brene Brown (from the book- The gifts of Imperfection)
Life can be hard. Bad things can happen to good people. Some events in life can be very emotionally overwhelming. Questions related to "why me" and "what if" can lead to avoidance behavior. We want to distract ourself and not want to think about what had happened at all. but symptoms of trauma such as nightmares, flashbacks, negative emotions, hypervigilance response etc. are just few to start with of, how trauma or PTSD can start to impact your life. Know that there are researched therapeutic modalities like CPT, EMDR, Prolonged Exposure etc. that can provide relief, help process trauma memories and treat these symptoms.
Experiencing some anxiety is normal, we all feel anxious when we are faced with unpredictable or unfamiliar situations; however, anxiety sometimes can become functionally impairing. It can happen when our brain starts to prepare our body not just for real threats but, also for perceived threats, like a false alarm system. Many therapeutic modalities have been found to be helpful in treating anxiety like cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy, mindfulness practices etc. Feel free to book a session to know more about anxiety and how to manage it.
Experiencing depression is more than just feeling sad. Depression can make it difficult to carry on everyday routine tasks, change in appetite, sleep patterns, not feeling pleasure/joy in previously enjoyed activities, etc. can be some symptoms of struggling with depression. Cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, EMDR, and Mindfulness are among many researched and effective treatment modalities to treat depression. if you know someone or you need help, feel free to book a session today.
Please note that if you are having strong suicidal ideations and need urgent care, please call 911 or 24*7 distress mental health helpline for immediate help.
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