Signs of PTSD in women
It’s not uncommon for people to think of male combat veterans when post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is mentioned because these kinds of depictions are often shown in movies and television shows. However, many women experience PTSD symptoms too. In fact, women are twice as likely to develop PTSD, experience the symptoms for longer periods of time, and become more sensitive to triggers related to their trauma.
Although fewer incidents are actually reported, it is estimated those numbers do not reflect the actual number of traumatic events women experience. One main cause of posttraumatic stress disorder in women has often been found to be due to traumatic incidents related to sexual violence or domestic assault. On average, one in six women have been a victim of an attempted or completed sexual assault, and victims of sexual assault are much more likely to develop PTSD than those who experience non-sexual trauma.
When left untreated, PTSD can have drastic effects on your mental health. This can further affect your physical health as well as your overall quality of life. Many mental health experts agree that men and women can sometimes experience PTSD in different ways, so it’s important to realize what the symptoms are and take the right steps to work through and alleviate them. Here are some of the signs of PTSD in women.
A Negative Self-View
PTSD can also cause her to suddenly feel guilty, helpless, and worthless because of what happened to them. An upbeat, happy person may completely change their tune and express self-doubt or self-hate. These dramatic behavioral changes can affect many aspects of her life, including her social life and the ability to maintain friends and relationships.
Avoiding Certain Places or Situations
It’s common for anyone with PTSD to avoid places, people, or situations that trigger memories or flashbacks of their traumatic event. It is also common for them to have high levels of anxiety about visiting those places. For example, if an event happened while they were walking home from work or a friend’s house, they would avoid that route, or depending on the severity of the trauma, could even avoid that friend’s house or even avoid the friend or job altogether. If it happened after leaving a venue, they are likely to avoid that venue too.
Flashbacks and Nightmares
Reliving the trauma through frequent or infrequent flashbacks and nightmares is a common symptom of PTSD. During a flashback or nightmare, there can be physical symptoms like nausea, dizziness, and sometimes blackouts. Loud noises can cause panic as well.
The SGB Injection as a Treatment for PTSD in Women
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