Hundreds of millions of people in the United States experience trauma at least once in their lifetime. Anxiety-related symptoms are particularly common with trauma, so you may not realize you are dealing with trauma if you have already been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. Have you noticed that your anxiety symptoms have intensified after a…
If you have ever experienced a traumatic event or even just everyday stress, you can understand why someone would turn to drugs or alcohol to self-medicate. Substance use is one of the most common ways people cope with the effects of trauma. But did you know that using drugs or alcohol also makes you more…
When you experience a disturbing event, you may initially experience shock as your body tries to protect you from emotional or physical pain. You may feel for several days after the incident, while the numbness and disassociation can last up to six weeks. Once the initial shock wears off, you may continue to experience long-term…
Have you been looking for ways of dealing with emotional trauma? One of the things you may want to consider is heading to a trauma therapy program. A trauma therapy program can help you understand the effects of trauma and how to live with them. At Serenity House Detox & Recovery Houston, we prepare our patients to…
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a complex mental health condition in which a person feels intense panic and fear when encountering various experiences, people, or thoughts that somehow relate to a previous traumatic experience. PTSD triggers are the things that create that intense memory or flashback. Learning about these triggers can help to develop strategies…
Trauma occurs when a person experiences something significant, such as a death, abuse, or violence, and the brain does not process that event properly. Trauma in women can occur for many reasons, but once it does, treatment becomes necessary. Without it, mental health complications can arise, leading to a wide range of risks and challenges.…