Motor City Hypnotist – PTSD Part 1 – Episode 77

In this episode of the Motor City Hypnotist Podcast, failure is an option. And I’m also going to be giving listeners a FREE HYPNOSIS GUIDE! Stay tuned! INTRODUCTION What is up people? The Motor City Hypnotist Podcast is here in the Podcast Detroit Northville Studios. Thank you for joining me on this episode of the Motor City Hypnotist Podcast. I am David Wright and with me is my producer Matt Fox. FIND ME: My Website: https://motorcityhypnotist.com/podcast My social media links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/motorcityhypnotist/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCjjLNcNvSYzfeX0uHqe3gA Twitter: https://twitter.com/motorcityhypno Instagram: motorcityhypno If you would like to contribute financially to the show, you can find me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/motorcityhypno?fan_landing=true FREE HYPNOSIS GUIDE https://detroithypnotist.convertri.com/podcast-free-hypnosis-guide Please also subscribe to the show and leave a review. (Stay with me as later in the podcast, I’ll be giving away a free gift to all listeners!)   WINNER OF THE WEEK; Clover the Dog https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/good-news/video-captures-moment-hero-dog-stopped-traffic-during-owners-seizure/ar-BB1eY7ub PTSD Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that's triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event. Intrusive memories Symptoms of intrusive memories may include: · Recurrent, unwanted distressing memories of the traumatic event · Reliving the traumatic event as if it were happening again (flashbacks) · Upsetting dreams or nightmares about the traumatic event · Severe emotional distress or physical reactions to something that reminds you of the traumatic event Avoidance Symptoms of avoidance may include: · Trying to avoid thinking or talking about the traumatic event · Avoiding places, activities or people that remind you of the traumatic event Negative changes in thinking and mood Symptoms of negative changes in thinking and mood may include: · Negative thoughts about yourself, other people or the world · Hopelessness about the future · Memory problems, including not remembering important aspects of the traumatic event · Difficulty maintaining close relationships · Feeling detached from family and friends · Lack of interest in activities you once enjoyed · Difficulty experiencing positive emotions · Feeling emotionally numb Changes in physical and emotional reactions Symptoms of changes in physical and emotional reactions (also called arousal symptoms) may include: · Being easily startled or frightened · Always being on guard for danger · Self-destructive behavior, such as drinking too much or driving too fast · Trouble sleeping · Trouble concentrating · Irritability, angry outbursts or aggressive behavior · Overwhelming guilt or shame   The Story Of Clint Malarchuk Malarchuk TED TALK https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQ_eZaGeccw   “My mind is like a bad neighborhood. I don’t go there alone!” You are not alone. Do not suffer in silence. You don’t have to be unhappy. You can be healthy, happy and productive.   NEXT EPISODE: PTSD, part 2   Change your thinking, change your life! Laugh hard, run fast, be kind. David R. Wright MA, LPC, CHT The Motor City Hypnotist