Identifying and Treating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder | Chivonna Childs, PhD

[@sigmarecovery699]

I have PTSD. I am a man. Rape survivor, I have BPD, recovering alcoholic/addict, and a former police officer. Early intervention is critical. You must utilize therapy and may have to take medication short or long term. Interact with healthy people as soon as you can and as much as you can. Healthy people accelerate your healing. Drugs and alcohol make it worse. Isolation can kill you. You must be mindful of the people you associate with. The wrong people will just make you sicker. Symptoms tend to get worse over time if untreated. The suicidal ideation hits like a ton of bricks….it’s merciless. Need to find a good trauma therapist (a therapist trained in EMDR and DBT is good sign). I can’t stress the benefits of physical exercise enough. I would be dead without the gym. Weight training, cardio, and HIIT have all reduced my PTSD symptoms better than any medication. Daily meditation (breathing exercises) also helps as with enough time, it reduces the size of your amygdala. The amygdala is a part of your brain that impacts your emotional reactivity. In addition to your amygdala being swollen, the volume of your hippocampus is also reduced. PTSD changes the structure of your brain. It takes months if not years to heal. Symptoms may be lessened or dissipate but some may never completely resolve. Be wary of anyone that tells you that PTSD can be “cured” (exception being children with PTSD who receive immediate intervention…..they are able to heal more efficiently as their brains are still developing). PTSD is a very serious injury. It almost killed me. In summary, exercise, therapy, and healthy people are the keys to recovery. Healthy people around you is by far the most critical. If you have this disorder, I truly hope you find peace. Namaste

[@dalenaq]

Thx for that , I needed that

[@MC-cg9xn]

I was abused for 3 years and the abuser and his friend turned it around on me. I texted both and reacted. They are both seeking CPO’s on me. Worse off, I’ve reached out to a local Cleveland law firm and he said my actions aren’t a defense. I have recently been formally diagnosed with PTSD. This is unbelievable and no one is helping me. I just want these protection orders dropped against me. I’d NEVER hurt anyone. No one is helping me!! This is now negatively impacting my work. I have all this documented.

[@roenamorgan5863]

"Hopefully this idea might be of more confidence,even if such a suggestion has nothing to do with your issue: In Junior High also High School (1977--1980),I felt,looked,dressed,acted,and was treated like an sore'thumb out'cast;I hadn't been aware of having depression,nor mental health problems. . .My best personal defense which built a certain confidence;then at that time ago era,there was a movie called"Carrie",: Carrie (portrayed by actress Miss Cissey Spacek),had telekinetic abilities. . .I saw myself able to defend feelings of insecurities,by having clairvoyant abilities,which I still have.Maybe I might have precognition of a disaster happening to those bullies--in the future. . .7--19--2022'

[@NazriB]

Lies again? PHD STOP DISEASES

[@andreavazquez2468]

Dude me too

[@timmartin6091]

Some years ago, I almost took my own life. I was abused when I was a kid, broken, depressed, anorexic, bulimic, self-harming. suicidal. My biological father choked me and chased me with the lawnmower as if her was gonna run me over, I went in & out of psychiatric units like it was a game of Chess. Suicide watch. I was on enough Antidepressants to kill a horse since i was 12. I hated myself. I wanted out. I wanted the pain to stop. The abuse to end I wanted power. I got into witchcraft. I thought it would give me the identity i wanted, to be set apart from people who hurt me. It only made me sicker. Sicker. Thats what it did to me. The doctors said i’d never get well. That i would suffer severe Chronic Manic depression, and never be well, that id be stuck on antidepressants all of my life. I would plot suicide on a daily basis, binging and purging my food as often as opening and closing a door. The pain was too real. People choked me. Assaulted me. Told me i was ugly, told me to apologize to him for every year i was alive. i felt worthless. Nothing ever got better. Then my mother died. The (1) & only soul who ever loved /emotionally supported me was removed from the earth. I was stuck living with people who broke me, ruined my identity, thus causing me to hate God. I thought God hated me, that he was just like the ones who tortured me, a family of abusers, who cover up all their actions with the mask of religion. I didnt know that God is on my side. I didnt know that Jesus would Love and Defend me, and fight for me and that He later would heal me, rescue me from Family. The ones who caused me pain. The ones who choked me for wearing a pagan necklace. I moved out after family threatened to throw all my belongings on the front yard, and have me permanently institutionalized in an insane asylum, when they were the ones who caused my mental illness via abuse. They blamed me for the abuse they did to me. To take my life in a psychiatric unit aka insane asylum when they were the ones who made me suicidal. Next morning i moved in with my dead mom’s parents. I stayed on the antidepressants, prescribed. But they only made me sicker. I got deeper and deeper into witchcraft, thinking it was a solution. But it made me even more suicidal. Self hatred was inescapable. All my cards have fallen down. I have nothing left. But out. I wanted out. I decided i was going to kill myself. I was going to take all my pills. But then Jesus stepped in. I didnt die. I surrendered my life to Jesus to make me well and heal me. The deity i blamed for me being abused wanted to heal me. He Was fighting for me and Loved me all along. He wanted to love me. He wanted to give me a new heart. His Heart. Jesus miraculously healed me - i am off all the drugs and dont need them and i dont have any mental illnesses. I am totally healed , full of joy. I’m now a born again Christian. I want ALL y’all to know that JESUS IS ON YOUR SIDE HE’s FIGHTING FOR you. Don’t believe me? Just WATCH WHAT HE WILL DO FOR YOU NEXT

[@doyinawosika9920]

That’s crazy we’re u ever able to prove ur innocence and get them charged and Im sorry to hear that

[@staceypollack808]

There are so many more common signs of ptsd never mentioned other than the ones here. Chronic pain is one from post traumatic injury HUGE problem along with 100s more when the nervous system gets dysregulated.

[@ladybirdtravels]

This really hit home about how you would get a broken bone seen to straight away. Unfortunately back when I experienced my trauma you weren't counselled or monitored. You just lived with it until one day you wonder why you are crying over spilt milk. Too late to fix now. The soul is well and truly broken and can't heal.

[@devonroberts648]

Hi, my name is Devon Roberts and i have lost several people in my life by dying, especially my mom. I loved her so much and I am now having to take medication because of it. I feel like I am overwhelmed because I feel like I have to deal with it everyday since she isn't around anymore.

[@devonroberts648]

I cannot even talk properly when I am explaining things to someone and I cannot even say anything because I don't even know what to say or do.

[@sherececocco]

​@@devonroberts648I hope you are well. I also struggle with this. Reading books is helpful for me. And many authors are willing to discuss thoughts through email.

[@fa_lee_lee2133]

This was a great presentation..!!! Thank u so much!! I was listening. However, the earrings you ladies are wearing are gorgeous!!!

[@jenlt5125]

Excellent podcast. I have ptsd and this makes me feel more normal 🎉

[@sandraelizabethross5522]

I was hit by a car in 2017 here in Canada. The driver was texting while driving. She did an illegal left hand turn. This *driver* ruined my life. I cannot do normal things anymore. Had a total knee done. Now shoulder on the left side. I am constantly reminded of the event. I am just distraught. But I love life every way I can. I have had counselling. Is mine chronic? I was diagnosed with PTSD. Like wow. I have Chronic pain. Will this go away?

[@jawary8474]

Prayers 🙏

[@kimstrippin]

I came across this video at exactly the right time. This is the best explanation I have seen to date regarding this. Do you have any action plans for treatment?

[@msv9637]

Help is available for those with funds to pay $100 or more a session. Idk how many contacts I’ve made where the therapist just says they’re not taking new clients or they don’t take that insurance. You’re on your own buddy..

[@picussoccer]

Thank you. This helps me understand my loved one.

[@MajedAlmutairi2024]

Because of my spoiled youngest brother, I have PTSD and acute psychological shock I believe I won't recover from years of oppression it has to come to an end

[@MajedAlmutairi2024]

The psychological shock effect the nervous system I had it 10 days ago I don't knew I am not normal as I was before it😢

[@EmmaKinneyOcampo]

Hi I'm a USMC veteran and I have done 5 tours over seas and I had witnessed alot of deaths while doing my tours over seas and right now I have PTSD really bad and I was physically abused by my ex husband who is active duty and my ex husband had put me and my life in jeopardy and I am suffering from all of that and it makes me hurt deeply and physically and

[@cody3504]

That sounds awful. I was in an abusive relationship aswell and i served in the army but i had ptsd before i joined and i didn’t realize it I found the army extremely difficult due to constant flashbacks and anxiety and i managed to get through basic training but i didnt get the mos i wanted which ironically was to be a behavioral health tech but my anxiety was so intense i was reclassed yo cook which was worse but i managed to get through that training with some help. I got out a few months later for mental health reasons

[@henryvira3712]

Hi. My wife of 30 odd years has suddenly decided to move far away from home and set up own flat and seeing doctors and counsellors as part of ptsd. How can I as husband and our siblings be of any help? First time this has happened. Thank you.

[@blessingfarm3674]

What do you do if after 2 years of waiting for ADHD testing, you get it done and instead find you have NO ADD at all, but instead PTSD...YET, there's no room at the proverbial inn, counerlor-wise. No therapists available. Help.

[@Omicronthewiperofyouknow...]

One of the big problems, if not the biggest problem of people with PTSD is that They probably missinterpret normal signs that people make. For exameple: a woman arranging her scarf. A person that experienced a war zone, will most likely see in that that the women is telling him/her that She wants to cut his/her head off. People arranging their hats for example. A person with PTSD that went to a war zone might see in that the fact that the other person is doing a military salute. And these are everyday normal gestures that war veterans probably associate with signs that They need to take action against or for. And there are many signs like that. People pointing towards certain things. They might think there is something dangerous there. A women arranging her hair. Again, They might see it as a military salute and not as flirting or something else. And these missinterpretations keep them in a war zone forever. Also, there can be a lot of missreads. For example, a license plate for a car that says "WAR". That might be a big trigger. Or, another example, unfortunate events where 3 cars go pass a war veteran one saying "You", one saying "Gou" and the third one saying "HPL", as in hospital. And all sorts of things like this. Misreads... One sees a word saying "did" and reads it as "died". Typos at computers. Where one writes a certain word and because of a type sees a threat. And these are normal every day occurences that can keep one locked in the house forever. And these occurences also happen in the house. And starting from this you can get all sorts of problems. Also noises. Honking that resembles a certain pattern met in a warzone. Lights that might seem like a message, stuff like that. T-shirts with certain signs that remind one of possible dangers, you name it. The list just goes on and on and on. And maybe a very important thing, when dealing with such problems, most likely if the medic makes any of these signs, the veteran will probably not trust the medic.

[@MajedAlmutairi2024]

Because of my spoiled brother, I had psychological shock. I lost connect with Reality for 3 days, no memory whatsoever ,

[@ianpearson8567]

I have reacquiring nightmares from my dad, I'd rather call my StepDad my real Dad, I know it can sound bad, But when you live a life where you are put up and then Down as well threatened then you should know, my nightmares are like threatened of being stabbed. feeling trapped in a house that I know, I just don't know when when I am going to scream, or cry and then laugh. Itis hard to say what my reactions are going to be.

[@nicolanation9993]

Loved this Dr Chivonna

[@paulmcguire3382]

I have ptst but not been diagnosed yet

[@sr2291]

All _modalities_ do is make me feel unsafe and defensive and it feels like I am being controlled.

[@myfanwyrees2987]

Please can someone please help me? I recently ascertained that my daughter has a drink problem and is also suffering from PTSD. For some reason, I am a trigger and I really don’t know why. Six months ago, she rejected me from her life which literally broke my heart. After some eight weeks, she asked to meet me. She held me so very tightly and we both cried. Now, it has happened again. Over Christmas, she consumed far too much alcohol and, out of the blue, verbally attacked me. I left again, in floods of tears. I then received a text to say that she can no longer have a loving relationship with me. I’m broken and racked with unknown guilt. One allegation, whilst drunk, she hurled at me, was simply untrue. How can I help her please?

[@lamismissa5620]

Hi, what u said is very loving and caring. Remember that she passes by difficult time, i think it will help you to reduce the feeling of pain and also try to be always there for her when she needs you. If she says something hurtful in the next time try to express your feelings with her and set your boundaries gently. ❤ wish u the best you and your daughter. You are a very good mom i wish i have a mom like u who understand me and care for me. 💔 cuz i passed by a very difficult time and she wasn’t there she was against me. I’m suffering wish me good luck please and thank you.

[@myfanwyrees2987]

@@lamismissa5620 Firstly, thank you for your kind words. I noticed my comment was posted a year ago. Since that time, I have not seen, nor heard from her or my grandchildren. she has blocked me on every thing, other than write to her, I have no means of contact. I am gradually, coming to accept that she just does not want me in her life. To be truthful, if she was now to ask for reconnection, I would have to say “no”. Throughout the year, I have become extremely ill with clinical depression; received counselling and suffered severe bouts of IBS. Also been diagnosed with a heart condition and been advised to avoid stress. I could not take the risk that she would cast me aside again or worry myself to death that she may do. I’m terribly sorry to note that you too are suffering. No one can understand the pain unless experienced. Keep your chin up and think of yourself. Get as much help as you possibly can. It’s okay to be selfish and to keep away from those who break you. I wish you all the best. Take care and look after yourself. 💕

[@susanjohnsondibal1294]

It a great information that is helpful love it thanks

[@ValbonaArapi-d4j]

Hello samebody can to have appointment with a doctor .

[@simonight6680]

Thank you so much for this video

[@sabrinascrochetdesigns]

I appreciate this video

[@bigdave_cyber]

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[@erinboyer751]

I’ve tried psychologists. I soon realized they were a waste of time. I’ve spent too much time In between and I now admit I’ll never be able to help myself so they’ll be no use to me so now I just need to accept my role In late life that I’ll be that person that never amounts to anything and the war will end as soon as I accept it and give up on the struggle of trying to fit into the role that society and everyone else expects me to play because that is causing me pain, being a fake plastic definition of normal as if there ever was one, like it was normal and it’s not

[@erinboyer751]

@Ulrika Lundgren I ended up finding one who is so awesome. Like super awesome thank you

[@Krawfordk78]

I was sexually abused as a child and have ptsd, agoraphobia, anxiety, panic disorder and severe depression, but do not take meds. My biggest problem has been sleeping. Hence me being on KZbin right now. Ive bern on meds, alcohol, drugs and nothing helps it seems. These breathing yrchniques, white noise, etc etc foesnt help either. I have spoken to drs and therapists and its not going anywhere. It is so unfortunate that Mental Health in this country is still a stigma and seen as weak, and something you dont talk about in families like mine. 😮 I have NO idea what else to do.

[@gaylealleluia8392]

My daughter wanted to get married at 23 and have 10 kids. Not kidding. I taught her to stay pure.. you know. She was shy, but was happy and had church and school friends from age 0-12. Suddenly, her entire personality changed. She became rebellious even at church. We knew she had been raped. We thought who could it be? Someone at her school? Her guitar teacher? Someone at church? We knew. We took her to councilors, hospitalized her. Then we knew it was a guy 4-1/2 years older than her. He also beat her and choked her. We charged him. She had a baby boy at 15. Sure enough, after my daughter died from one hydrocodone pill she didn’t know was laced with fentanyl, I found all her journals. She journaled everything in real time. I found out that said no to the first kisses, (advances), no to sex but it didn’t matter to him. He gave her pot, mushrooms and alcohol. She was indeed raped. She was never the same. She suffered every day of her life. Diagnosis at 14 was impulsive/explosive behavior and I don’t remember the rest. We took her to psychologist and he said she had anxiety, depression, ADHD, bi-polar and PTSD. She also saw a social worker and a crime victim social worker. She couldn’t attend family parties often or even here, she had a hard time coming down to join us. She sometimes exploded with anger. So many more times she came into my bedroom and just cried so hard. One thing she developed a few years ago that helped her was that she truly turned her life to God. There was a remarkable difference. I’m not pushing anything on people I’m giving testimony of my daughter’s PTSD. I wish all who suffer peace and comfort in your hearts and souls. I can truly relate.

[@sr2291]

Men came back from the War toughed it out for a time then one day broke down. It wasnt immediate.

[@janessmorales7072]

Im not a blood or a crypt im just a mixed race mom

[@janessmorales7072]

My dr is in ventura

[@bigdave_cyber]

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[@rozitagh4479]

I have just my mom to talk to. But she always ruin the conversation with stop being so sad and dramatic just forget it or even worse she can be so judgmental

[@adrianwelch1435]

women do not experience ptsd more than men. complete nonsense

[@firstnamelastname2552]

There are more cases of women with PTSD because women are more likely to admit they have a problem. No telling how many men go their entire lives without getting help because they feel like they'd be less of a man if they admit to having a problem.

[@susanlane4283]

Yes they do mostly due to domestic violence like I did

[@janessmorales7072]

Haha