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Once thought of as common to only those who experienced war, now we know that post traumatic stress disorder can be found in people who have experienced any major shock, such as childhood abuse, violence at home, natural disasters, and 9/11, to name just a few.
Some of the common physical and emotional reactions to trauma are as follows:
- fear and/or anxiety
- grief, disorientation, denial
- hyper-alertness
- irritability, resentment, restlessness
- emotional swings
- worry
- nightmares
- flashbacks
- feelings of helplessness, panic
- feelings of detachment
- emotional numbing
- memory lapses or difficulty concentrating
- low energy
- sudden sweating or heart palpitations
- changes in sleep patterns
- easily startled
Hypnotherapy utilizes guided imagery, which has been proven to be effective at diminishing the effects of PTSD. Guided Imagery works with the right side of the brain, the side that deals with memories, emotions, feelings, and imagination. Using this technique can deprogram the body's hyper-alert reactions and re-train the brain to respond to stimuli in a relaxed and positive manner.