What Causes Post Traumatic Syndrome?
We all feel that the world is stable and secure, that sudden change and loss will not happen, at least not to us or those we know. When the world as we know it suddenly changes and the impossible happens, not only can we experience shock and trauma, but our normal anchors can disappear. Confusion arises, with numbness and sometimes a sense of helplessness. We may fear for our continuing safety and the safety of those we love, and not know where to turn for a sense of true stability. At this juncture, issues we may not have faced or dealt with arise strongly. What Happens in Post Traumatic Syndrome? It takes time to absorb sudden changes, and individuals react in different ways. For some, the need arises to maintain stability at all costs. They may go into denial, and seem to not register what’s going on. These individuals go on with their lives as though nothing has changed. However, they are unconsciously processing what has happened, taking time to absorb it all. By pretending that n
