Seeking therapy can be daunting. How do you pick the right person to see? How do you explain what you want to accomplish? How long will therapy last? These are all valid and important questions, and, honestly, the answers tend to vary significantly depending on the therapist, the client, and the goals. So, let's talk generally about what to look for in a therapist, and, should you choose to work with me, my therapy style.
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So how to find the balance between avoiding the world and avoiding meltdowns? Well, one way is to have a healthy list of coping skills available to you so if you do get triggered you can respond in a way that won’t keep you from going out again.
Read MoreWhat is PTSD and how do I know if I have it?
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder has likely been around since humans first had to cope with traumatic events. A bad run-in with a saber-tooth tiger could certainly have triggered a traumatic response in our earliest ancestors.
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