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…
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…
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.…
Childhood trauma can impact your future as an adult in many ways. If you had a traumatic childhood, where you were always dealing with stressful situations, you are at a higher risk of substance abuse and other addictions. At Serenity House Detox & Recovery Houston, we work with people trying to overcome childhood trauma and an addiction…
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health issue caused by experiencing or witnessing a distressing event. Some of these incidences include a terrorist attack, war, sexual violence, a loved one’s death, and a tragic accident. People suffering from this condition may find it challenging to adjust to their everyday life for some time, but…