Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a chronic anxiety disorder triggered by highly stressful, traumatic, distressing, or terrifying events.

Events that can lead to PTSD include:

• Physical, sexual, verbal, or emotional abuse
• Childhood neglect
• Serious road traffic accidents
• Being trapped in burning buildings
• Experiences of violent crime such as robberies or muggings
• Witnessing violent crimes and death
• Terrorist attacks
• Military combat
• Hostage situations
• Natural disasters like earthquakes, tsunamis, and floods
• Experiencing complex grief following a suicide

PTSD can develop immediately after someone experiences traumatic events or it may emerge weeks, months, or even years later. It is estimated that about 1 in every 3 people who undergo a highly traumatic experience will develop PTSD. The likelihood of developing PTSD is partially determined by the individual's brain structure and response to stress.

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About Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Let's take a closer look at post traumatic stress disorder: 

How is Trauma Encoded?

When we experience a threat to life or safety, or we feel trapped, unable to escape or vulnerable in a situation, we can encode a trauma.  How we internally interpret what is happening (our subjective emotional experience), the perceived inescapability, the event itself, what this means to us and the change to the landscape of our brain determines the level of traumatisation.

PTSD Symptoms

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can significantly impact everyday life, often rooted in traumatic memories from distressing events.

For many trauma survivors, symptoms develop within the first month after a traumatic experience. However, symptoms may surface several months or even years later for some individuals. There can be periods when PTSD symptoms are less noticeable, and times when they appear to worsen. For others, symptoms may show no variation and remain constant.

Symptoms vary from person to person, but below is a general overview:

Avoidance

A key symptom of PTSD is the avoidance of reminders associated with the trauma. This generally includes avoiding certain places, people, or triggers that recall the traumatic experience, or avoiding discussions about it. Distraction is a common tactic for alleviating PTSD symptoms, where individuals attempt to push traumatic memories out of their minds and occupy themselves with work, activities, or hobbies.

Emotional Numbing

Some people may try to suppress their emotions completely, a response known as emotional numbing. This can lead to withdrawal, isolation, and a cessation of activities once enjoyed, significantly impeding trauma recovery..

Flashbacks / Re-Experiencing

Re-experiencing the trauma is a common symptom, where individuals involuntarily relive the event through nightmares, flashbacks, or distressing images and sensations. Physical symptoms such as pain, trembling, and sweating often accompany these episodes. Negative thoughts and persistent questioning about the traumatic event can lead to feelings of guilt, blame, shame, or fear. 

Hypersensitivity (feeling 'on edge')

Increased anxiety, inability to relax, and constant alertness are prevalent in those with PTSD. This hypersensitivity can lead to feeling easily startled, emotional outbursts, sleep disturbances, irritability, frustration, and difficulty concentrating.

Other Issues

Many individuals with PTSD experience additional problems such as:

• Panic Attacks, Depression, Anxiety, and Phobias

• Addictions, including Drug Misuse and Alcohol Misuse

• Physical symptoms like Headaches, Dizzy Spells, Chest Pains, and Stomach Problems (such as IBS)

These issues often lead to work-related challenges and relationship breakdowns.

Treating PTSD effectively starts with an initial consultation to understand the individual’s specific circumstances, including any childhood trauma. Clinical hypnosis, along with other therapeutic techniques, can be integral in alleviating PTSD symptoms and promoting recovery from traumatic experiences.

A New Way of Healing Trauma (PTSD)

Until recently, healing trauma often required years of counselling and therapy. For many, discussing traumatic events repeatedly could inadvertently reinforce the trauma, perpetuating a cycle of distress.

However, thanks to Dr. Ronald Ruden, a US Conventional Medical Doctor, Neuroscientist, and Neuropharmacologist, an alternative approach exists. Dr. Ruden has dedicated over a decade to researching and developing a scientific yet gentle method for healing emotional trauma. This approach not only facilitates faster healing but also permanently removes the emotional attachment to distressing memories. It allows individuals to heal without constantly revisiting painful details, offering an option to work 'content-free' if they choose.

This innovative method is known as The Havening Techniques and has the potential to significantly improve people's lives..

What Happens After The Trauma Has Been Emotionally Detached?

After undergoing 'Havening,' the trauma or distressing memory will not provoke the same emotional response. It will appear as something distant and vague—fuzzy, blurry, or far away—allowing you to feel detached, safe, calmer, more in control, and happier. The distress previously associated with that traumatic memory will no longer be achievable, as the biological structure of the brain has been permanently altered.