Hypervigilance

The process of prisonization includes some or all of the following psychological adaptations: dependence on institutional structure and the relinquishment of autonomy; hypervigilance, interpersonal mistrust, and suspicion; emotional over-control, alienation, and psychological distancing; social withdrawal and isolation; incorporation of exploitative norms of prison culture; diminished sense of self-worth and personal value;…

trees’” (Golding 85). It is common in PTSD that a person feels as if the traumatic event was recurring, in hallucinations or flashbacks. In this quote, it is clear that one of the littluns, Phil suffered from hallucinations as a result of his hypervigilance caused by trauma of being stranded on an unknown island with a potential beast. The nightmares in which Phil felt helpless against fighting the “twisty things in the trees” lead to more fear and intense psychological distress. With the amount…

from ending the way it did, but they second guess themselves and blame themselves for the outcome. Once they begin blaming themselves for the results of the situation, many will become hypervigilant and on guard as to not let it happen again. The hypervigilance makes them more easily disturbed as far as aggression and irritability. This can lead reckless and self-destructive behavior such as addictions. (Ryder, 2015) Symptoms vary from person to person and depends on what degree of PTSD is being…

Emotional Impact PTSD has a significant emotional impact on returned soldiers; this is amplified with the occurrence of comorbid major depressive disorder (MDD). Ikin, Creamer, Sim, and McKenzie (2010) investigated the prevalence of comorbid PTSD and MDD amongst Australian veterans of the Korean War; 52 percent of PTSD cases were shown to have co-occurring depression. Key features of MDD include, disturbances in appetite, sleep, energy and concentration and overwhelming feelings of…

Conflict is a part of everyday life, whether it is about business or personal issues, the need to reach a resolve when conflict arises, is an essential part of people maintaining reasonable relationships. Negotiating is an integral part of resolving conflict so each side in a conflict can find some sense of common ground or resolution, regardless of whom it will favor. According Spangle and Isenhart (2008), “Negotiation becomes a means to facilitate relationships based on dialogue and agreements…

On August 20, 1989, the Menendez brothers, Lyle and Erik, brutally murdered their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez, at their mansion on North Elm Drive, Beverly Hills. Jose Menendez, a highly successful businessman, received a single shotgun bullet, fired at point-blank, to the back of his head and died instantly. Their mother, Kitty Menendez was shot multiple times at a relatively close range, to the point where Lyle ran out of bullets and reloaded only to continue shooting her as she was…

The human body is extremely resilient; however, it is not completely indestructible. The human body, as well as the human mind, can endure a large amount of punishment and continue living. In combat, and other traumatic events, the human body can suffer many different types of injuries, such as broken bones, loss of limbs, and severe burns; however, not all the injuries sustained in combat are visible. Although the human mind is capable of extraordinary things, it is quite susceptible to being…

the panic attacks cause their heart rate to increase, which then causes the person to believe that there is something wrong with their heart, causing another attack. In other attacks, there is a heightened awareness of one’s bodily functions – hypervigilance. This is perceived as a possible lethal…

According to Erickson’s stages of development theory my patient is in the adulthood stage ranging from 40-64 years of age. He’s 50 years old. This range represents generativity vs. stagnation and significant relationships are focused on those in the house hold and workmates. The primary concern is in guiding the next generation and contributing to society. My patient is the only source of income for his self and his family and has been for the past 30 years. He makes a decent amount of money and…

Criterion E: Alterations in Arousal and Reactivity The individual must meet two of the following: irritable or aggressive behavior; self-destructive or reckless behavior; hypervigilance; exaggerated startle response; problems in concentration; and sleep disturbance. Criterion F: Duration The individual has persistent symptoms in criteria B, C, D and E for more than one month. Criterion G: Functional Significance The individual…