Motor City Hypnotist - PTSD, Part 2 - Episode 170

Send us Fan MailPTSD, part 2, Show NotesIn this episode of the Motor City Hypnotist Podcast, we are going to discuss Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.And I’m also going to be giving listeners a FREE HYPNOSIS GUIDE!  Stay tuned!INTRODUCTIONWhat is up people?  The Motor City Hypnotist Podcast is here in the Podcast Your Voice Southfield 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/podcastMy social media links: Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/motorcityhypnotist/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCjjLNcNvSYzfeX0uHqe3gATwitter: https://twitter.com/motorcityhypnoInstagram: motorcityhypnoFREE HYPNOSIS GUIDEhttps://detroithypnotist.convertri.com/podcast-free-hypnosis-guidePlease 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; Into Bay to Save Drowning Woman From Sinking Carhttps://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/teen-hero-dives-into-bay-to-save-drowning-woman-from-sinking-car/PTSDWhat Is PTSD?Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), once called shell shock or battle fatigue syndrome, is a serious condition that can develop after a person has experienced or witnessed a traumatic or terrifying event in which there was serious physical harm or threat.  Symptoms of PTSD Reliving: Avoiding: Increased arousal: Negative cognitions and mood: How common is PTSD?About 3.6% of adult Americans -- about 5.2 million people -- have PTSD during the course of a year, and an estimated 7.8 million Americans will develop PTSD at some point in their lives. PTSD isn’t diagnosed until at least 1 month has passed since the traumatic event happened. If symptoms of PTSD are present, the doctor will begin an evaluation by performing a complete medical history and physical exam. conditions. The doctor bases their diagnosis of PTSD on reported symptoms, including any problems with functioning caused by the symptoms. PTSD TreatmentMedicationDoctors use certain antidepressant medications to treat PTSD -- and to control the feelings of anxiety and its associated symptoms -- including:Certain blood pressure medicines are also sometimes used to control particular symptoms:Psychotherapy•        Cognitive behavioral therapy•        Prolonged exposure therapy•        Psychodynamic therapy •        Family therapy •        Group therapy •        Eye Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) PTSD ComplicationsPTSD can cause problems in every aspect of your life, including your job, your relationships, your health, and your everyday activities. It may also make you more likely to develop other mental health problems, such as:•        Depression and anxiety•        Drug or alcohol abuse•        Eating disorders•        Suicidal thoughts and actionsPTSD OutlookRecovery from PTSD is a gradual and ongoing process. NEXT EPISODE: Change your thinking, change your life!Laugh hard, run fast, be kind.  David R. Wright MA, LPC, CHTThe Motor City HypnotistFIND ME:My Website: https://motorcityhypnotist.com/podcastMy social media links: Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/motorcityhypnotist/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCjjLNcNvSYzfeX0uHqe3gATwitter: https://twitter.com/motorcityhypnoInstagram: motorcityhypnoFREE HYPNOSIS GUIDEhttps://detroithypnotist.convertri.com/podcast-free-hypnosis-guidePlease 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!)Change your thinking, change your life!Laugh hard, run fast, be kind.  David R. Wright MA, LPC, CHTThe Motor City Hypnotist