The Basics Of Trauma Healing San Diego CA

By Stephen Reed


When someone has been through a traumatic experience, it can lead to all sorts of symptoms which can be overwhelming. It is difficult to deal with this on your own. There are experienced therapists that specialize in trauma healing San Diego CA. They use specific methods and techniques which help the client to progress and move forward in life.

A traumatic experience can be something minor, such as a small car accident. However, it can also relate to a person coming back for the battlefield. In a case like this, they may also be suffering from PTSD. In a case like this, one will be suffering from a lot of anxiety and depression. They will often be out of touch with reality. Flashbacks also occur which are frightening.

Often, when this becomes severe, one is not in touch with reality. This is referred to as depersonalization. The person will start to dissociate. They won't feel as if they are themselves and they will feel as if they are living in a dream. They will begin to panic during this surreal experience. They may also have panic attacks and become depressed during this time.

One needs to deal with these feelings and emotions. It can be difficult to talk to someone that you don't know. It takes a lot of courage to face your fears, but it can make a big difference to your life. When you are traumatized like this, you will have trouble coping on a day to day basis, and you may start to fall apart, becoming isolated, and withdrawing from everyone.

There are many ways in dealing with the healing process. Some people are less expressive, and they benefit from the creative process. The mind and body work together, and one also benefits from working non-verbally. They will find that they feel a greater sense of freedom once they start to express themselves in a more creative way.

Many therapists are available outside of the sessions as well. This can come in the form of email of texts, which is very useful. A lot of patients find that they are in a state of panic or that they have a crisis on their hands. It is reassuring to know that they can send a text to the therapist, knowing that they are there to listen to them.

Medication can also be useful for someone who has been severely traumatized. It will help one to stay focused and concentrate during the day. It will eliminate some of the serious symptoms which help one cope at work as well as in the home environment. However, one still needs to deal with a lot of issues, which medication can't be used for.

Children who have been abused, may use a lot of dark colors in their art projects. Family members may not be smiling. There are often no doors or windows on the family home which they draw. Their behavior and emotions start to change as they begin to draw and paint. They will also complete their art projects very quickly compared to a child who is very healthy and stable.




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