Not everyone can handle certain situations the same way and those traumatic experiences can change lives forever. Unfortunately those left untreated can go down a long dangerous road which sadly can lead to suicide. There isn’t one textbook way that people handle PTSD and many symptoms can range from fear or anxiety; to sadness or depression; guilt and shame; anger and irritability; or behavior changes. “Re-experiencing symptoms may cause problems in a person’s everyday routine. They can start from the person’s own thoughts and feelings. Words, objects, or situations that are reminders of the event can also trigger re-experiencing” (National Institute of Mental Health, 2008). Some tend to deal with PTSD by staying away from any or everything that might remind them from the traumatic experience. Even without them noticing certain triggers can change their routine or alter their
Not everyone can handle certain situations the same way and those traumatic experiences can change lives forever. Unfortunately those left untreated can go down a long dangerous road which sadly can lead to suicide. There isn’t one textbook way that people handle PTSD and many symptoms can range from fear or anxiety; to sadness or depression; guilt and shame; anger and irritability; or behavior changes. “Re-experiencing symptoms may cause problems in a person’s everyday routine. They can start from the person’s own thoughts and feelings. Words, objects, or situations that are reminders of the event can also trigger re-experiencing” (National Institute of Mental Health, 2008). Some tend to deal with PTSD by staying away from any or everything that might remind them from the traumatic experience. Even without them noticing certain triggers can change their routine or alter their