The root causes of PTSD can be difficult to identify. Some people experience the disorder immediately following an experience with obvious effects on their mental wellbeing.
But for others, the trauma lies dormant within them with symptoms becoming visible many months or years later.
The disorder can have devastating effects on one’s personal and professional life - and in social settings. Mood changes are common and avoiding discussing the experiences while sometimes over-reacting and extremity.
It is seen in both adults and children, whose symptoms may include bedwetting, selective mutism, and acting out the scary event during playtime.
The condition may be related to the witnessing of a traumatic event such as an accident or death but also physical and mental abuse or violence.
There are different types of PTSD and some experience symptoms more severely than others. Recognising these signs is critical for treatment and to pave the way for a happier life.
As you would expect, with so many people suffering from such issues, there have been great advances in treatments for PTSD, so your concerns can be addressed and resolved by our professional team with the highest level of discretion and with evidence-based treatments at their disposal.