Hypervigilance and Avoidance | PTSD Explained Ep. 13 | Wounded Warrior Project
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In this 14-episode series about
In this 14-episode series about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD,) Rush University Clinical Director Michael Brennan, PsyD, ABPP, breaks down PTSD symptoms and available treatment options. In episode 13, Michael explains two clustered symptoms of PTSD, hypervigilance and avoidance. Hypervigilance puts someone with PTSD on edge, super jumpy, and may lead to angry outbursts. When someone experiences these symptoms, one of two things happens: they change how they think and feel or begin isolating themselves. This is then the start of the avoidance PTSD symptom. If you or someone you know is in immediate crisis, contact the Veterans Crisis Line at 1.800.273.8255 and press 1, or text them at 838255.
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What is Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a diagnosed condition that can develop after a person is exposed to a traumatic event. PTSD is a very common condition for many veterans after military service. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder symptoms can include disturbing thoughts, feelings, or dreams related to the events, mental or physical distress, difficulty sleeping, and changes in how a person thinks and feels.
What Causes PTSD?
PTSD can occur after witnessing or experiencing a traumatic event. For veterans, this can stem from combat, training, or military sexual trauma.
PTSD Symptoms
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, there are four types of symptoms:
Re-experiencing:
Flashbacks: You may find yourself reliving a traumatic event. This could include physical symptoms such as a racing heart or sweating.
Bad dreams: These might include dreams related to the event
Frightening thoughts
Avoidance: avoiding thoughts, feelings, places, activities, or objects that remind you of the traumatic event
Arousal and reactivity: being easily startled, feeling tense, having trouble sleeping
Cognition and mood: experiencing negative thoughts, feelings of guilt or blame, or loss of interest in hobbies
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Treatment
WWP directs every hour, dollar, and action to helping warriors achieve their highest ambition. Some of its programs focus directly on treating PTSD and creating coping skills for wounded veterans of today’s generation. Individuals respond differently to trauma. They also respond differently to treatment.
Here are a few of our mental health programs:
Project Odyssey®: WWP mental health workshops bring veterans together to take on outdoor challenges together. During the multi-day events, we help veterans grow internally while also expanding external support structures.
WWP Talk: WWP staff members are available for weekly calls to warriors, family members, and caregivers to provide not only a helpful ear, but also encouragement. WWP works with the individual to set goals and create a plan to exceed those targets.
Warrior Care Network®: WWP’s Warrior Care Network provides world-class clinical mental health care. Warrior Care Network is a partnership between WWP and four top academic medical centers. The PTSD treatment provides more than 70 hours of clinical care in 2 week programs. Warrior Care Network includes cognitive therapy, prolonged exposure, virtual reality, mindfulness, and more.
In addition to the above programs available through WWP, there are a number of options to address PTSD. VA provides free options for eligible veterans, including therapy. There are a number of ways to find suitable veterans mental health resources.
To learn more about our mental health services for veterans, visit: https://wwp.news/2WhtRWJ
SUBSCRIBE: https://wwp.news/3soC37N
WEBSITE: https://wwp.news/2U0saxl
DONATE: https://wwp.news/392Du30
FACEBOOK: Facebook: wwp
TWITTER: Twitter: wwp
LINKEDIN: LinkedIn: wounded-warrior-project
INSTAGRAM: Instagram: wwp
What is Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a diagnosed condition that can develop after a person is exposed to a traumatic event. PTSD is a very common condition for many veterans after military service. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder symptoms can include disturbing thoughts, feelings, or dreams related to the events, mental or physical distress, difficulty sleeping, and changes in how a person thinks and feels.
What Causes PTSD?
PTSD can occur after witnessing or experiencing a traumatic event. For veterans, this can stem from combat, training, or military sexual trauma.
PTSD Symptoms
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, there are four types of symptoms:
Re-experiencing:
Flashbacks: You may find yourself reliving a traumatic event. This could include physical symptoms such as a racing heart or sweating.
Bad dreams: These might include dreams related to the event
Frightening thoughts
Avoidance: avoiding thoughts, feelings, places, activities, or objects that remind you of the traumatic event
Arousal and reactivity: being easily startled, feeling tense, having trouble sleeping
Cognition and mood: experiencing negative thoughts, feelings of guilt or blame, or loss of interest in hobbies
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Treatment
WWP directs every hour, dollar, and action to helping warriors achieve their highest ambition. Some of its programs focus directly on treating PTSD and creating coping skills for wounded veterans of today’s generation. Individuals respond differently to trauma. They also respond differently to treatment.
Here are a few of our mental health programs:
Project Odyssey®: WWP mental health workshops bring veterans together to take on outdoor challenges together. During the multi-day events, we help veterans grow internally while also expanding external support structures.
WWP Talk: WWP staff members are available for weekly calls to warriors, family members, and caregivers to provide not only a helpful ear, but also encouragement. WWP works with the individual to set goals and create a plan to exceed those targets.
Warrior Care Network®: WWP’s Warrior Care Network provides world-class clinical mental health care. Warrior Care Network is a partnership between WWP and four top academic medical centers. The PTSD treatment provides more than 70 hours of clinical care in 2 week programs. Warrior Care Network includes cognitive therapy, prolonged exposure, virtual reality, mindfulness, and more.
In addition to the above programs available through WWP, there are a number of options to address PTSD. VA provides free options for eligible veterans, including therapy. There are a number of ways to find suitable veterans mental health resources.
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