Sveapsychologists treat PTSD

What is post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?

Some people who experience trauma do not automatically process their traumatic experiences and are at risk of developing PTSD. This can manifest itself through several symptoms such as flashbacks, nightmares, reliving the event, avoidance, etc. CBT has been shown to be an effective form of treatment for people with PTSD. In this diagnosis, the person takes on both internal and external avoidance, which perpetuates the trauma because processing is not allowed to happen. In the treatment, the client lists their avoidances and then exposes themselves to past events by, among other things, talking about what has happened so that the events become less charged and thus processed. The person may also challenge their external avoidance, as this is also helpful for processing. Trauma can affect a person's sense of safety, trust, self-esteem, security and intimacy. The trauma affects how the person views themselves, the world around them, the future and life.

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