As humans, we are all prone to letting our thoughts run away from us sometimes, even when it’s not logical or justified. This might include having negative thoughts, jumping to conclusions, or black and white thinking. These are all examples of cognitive distortions, which can affect our mental health, especially for those who live with stress disorders like PTSD. If you’re struggling with PTSD, … [Read more...] about The Connection Between PTSD and Cognitive Distortions: How Therapy Can Help
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Healing from Trauma: Effective PTSD Therapy Techniques
If you’ve been through a traumatic experience, it’s normal to feel stressed, anxious, depressed, or even numb in the aftermath. However, if you’re having a hard time functioning in your day-to-day life because you can’t stop fixating on what happened, it may be indicative of PTSD and time to get help. Methods of coping with trauma are different for everyone, but Dr. Devers and Associates … [Read more...] about Healing from Trauma: Effective PTSD Therapy Techniques
“Do I Have PTSD?” – Signs and Symptoms to Watch For
If you’ve been through a traumatic situation, it’s normal to feel stressed, depressed, or numb in the aftermath. However, if you’re having a hard time functioning in your day-to-day life because you can’t stop fixating on what happened, you may start to wonder “do I have PTSD?” PTSD stands for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and it can noticeably develop in people after they have been through a … [Read more...] about “Do I Have PTSD?” – Signs and Symptoms to Watch For
What Does an Anxiety Attack Feel Like?
Anxiety attacks can come on suddenly, and they can feel both scary and overwhelming, especially if you haven’t had one before. Before you know how to calm yourself during an anxiety attack, you should be able to identify one. Anxiety attacks can come on quickly or build up over a period of time, but they are characterized by a racing heart, flushed skin, chest pain, and feeling like you can’t … [Read more...] about What Does an Anxiety Attack Feel Like?
PTSD and Animal Therapy at Philly Family Life Counseling LLC
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, is a result of a traumatic event or series of events that can cause a heightened level of anxiety and stress in someone. Stress is a natural reaction to trauma, but if it begins to affect your daily life, your choices, and your relationships, you may have PTSD. Learning how to cope with traumatic stress is part of the healing process for those with PTSD and … [Read more...] about PTSD and Animal Therapy at Philly Family Life Counseling LLC
Mental Health and Frontline Workers: What Happens When the Panic Fades?
There is no doubt that this pandemic is taking a toll on the mental health of frontline workers, first responders and last responders. Doctors, nurses, paramedics, grocery store employees, warehouse workers, delivery persons, and other essential workers have been burdened with the responsibility of saving lives and continuing to work so others can stay home safely. When a crisis on this scale … [Read more...] about Mental Health and Frontline Workers: What Happens When the Panic Fades?
