SOLUTION FOCUSED HYPNOTHERAPY

Post Traumatic
Stress Disorder

Someone suffering from PTSD may find themselves reliving a traumatic event over, and over again.

This could be in dreams/nightmares or they may be experiencing flashbacks, which are repeated graphic visuals in their mind of the traumatic event. This can be a very frightening experience for the sufferer.

Symptoms of PTSD may include:

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Anger

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Guilt

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Feeling withdrawn

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Avoiding People or certain situations

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Difficulty controlling emotions

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Anxiety

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Hypervigilance

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Insomnia

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Night sweats

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Irritability

The symptoms of PTSD can become so severe that they have a significant and negative impact on the individual’s daily life.

It is estimated that approximately 1 in 3 people who either experience, or witness, a traumatic event will go on to develop symptoms of PTSD.

In some cases, this can develop immediately after the traumatic event, or in other cases, it may be days, weeks, months or even years later.

What sort of scenarios are most likely to cause PTSD?

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Road traffic accidents

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Violent abuse or sexual abuse

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War

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Burglary

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Personal assault/muggings

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Bullying

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Personal assault/muggings

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Traumatic childbirth experience

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Rape

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House Fires

HOW HYPNOTHRAPY CAN HELP

You don’t necessarily have to be the victim of a traumatic event or crime to suffer from PTSD. Many witnesses of trauma can also suffer from PTSD. Just like victims, witnesses can find themselves reliving the event over, and over again and suffer the same debilitating symptoms.

Solution focused hypnotherapy can help to reduce your symptoms of anxiety and this will help to improve sleep patterns and restore inner calm, enabling you to get your life back on track.

If you would like to find out more about how I can help you, then please get in touch by filling out the contact form on the website or call me directly on 01778 751024 or 07950 156729