Healing After Trauma And Recovering From PTSD

Traumatic events seem to be occurring increasingly more frequently in our society. Unfortunately, with today’s 24 hour news cycle, our exposure to those traumatic events is also ongoing. Whether it’s an overseas attack or a school shooting down the street, with the violence we face on an everyday basis, it’s no surprise that many individuals are struggling with the negative impacts of traumatic experiences.

Emotional, physical, and developmental trauma, as well as PTSD, don’t have to prevent you from living your life. With the right tools and resources, you can mitigate the negative reactions to traumatic and related stimuli and train your brain toward recovery.

What Is Trauma?

Understanding trauma's impact

Trauma, much like other mental health struggles, looks different for everyone. In many cases, the manifestation is heavily informed by the specific experience or experiences that preceded the negative reactions to stimuli. For example, a car crash survivor’s trauma will likely present very differently than the trauma experienced by a first-responder.

PTSD and other forms of trauma are triggered by experiencing a traumatic event, whether that was a direct experience, something you witnessed, something you heard about, or repeated exposure to someone else’s traumatic experience. These abnormal events can lead to a variety of symptoms.

Common Symptoms

What are the symptoms of trauma and PTSD?

Trauma and PTSD are a unique type of mental illness in the sense that the symptoms you experience are entirely normal as a response to an abnormal event or experience. Just because these symptoms are normal does not necessarily mean they are not debilitating, though. The symptoms of trauma and PTSD and an inability to cope with those symptoms can infiltrate every aspect of your life and prevent you from achieving your goals and leading a healthy, happy, life. Symptoms of trauma may include:

Confusion, difficulty concentrating
Anger, irritability, mood swings
Anxiety and fear
Guilt, shame, and self-blame
Withdrawal from loved ones
Feelings of depression
Pain, achiness, muscle tension

Feelings of disconnection or numbness
Insomnia, nightmares
Fatigue
Feeling easily startled
Racing heartbeat
Edginess, agitation
Racing heartbeat

PTSD and First Responders

It's estimated that as many as 30% of first responders will develop behavioral health conditions, including depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. First responders are repeatedly exposed to potentially traumatic events as a result of the emergencies, death, and tragedies they face on a daily basis. Here at Braincode Centers, we understand that trauma can lead to structural changes within your brain. Over the last few years, we've had the honor of working with many first responders to help them overcome their trauma and improve their mental health. Our clinicians will work with you to gain an in-depth understanding of the symptoms you're experiencing and create a personalized treatment plan to address your PTSD so you can start feeling like your usual self again.

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What trauma and PTSD does to the brain

When you experience a traumatic event or are regularly exposed to traumatic experiences, your brain triggers a severe stress response. This stress response leads to dramatic changes in the physical structure of the brain itself. Specifically, we see trauma affect the amygdala, which is responsible for your emotional memory, the hippocampus, which is responsible for long-term memory, and the prefrontal cortex, which is responsible for modulating emotion. When these core structures in the brain are affected, your brainwave function is negatively impacted.

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What People Are Saying

Client experience at Braincode Centers always comes first.

"In my short career as a Law Enforcement Officer, Braincode Centers has been one of the best tools I have in my toolbox to decompress and retrain my brain. I have learned that my brain is a unique muscle that gets injured when I experience trauma from calls for service, critical incidents and maintaining hypervigilance to go home safe."

“It changed my life! I found freedom from prescription medication, insomnia, anxiety, fear, bipolar mood swings, and anger. It opened my brain and allowed me to connect with a higher power. My entire life has improved so drastically. I no longer feel like I am disconnected. I have control over my emotions. Even my balance and coordination improved!”

Neurotherapy has given my life back. I was so depressed and lethargic, I had to force myself to get out of bed in the morning. Now, I am up each day with a smile on my face, raising my daughter like I always wanted to!

I was on so many medications. I have no friends and always got into trouble at school. After neurotherapy I feel calm and happy. Life is better, I have friends, I am doing good in school. I get along with my parents and siblings better than ever before. I am off almost all of my medication.

Braincode Centers is cutting edge! They are using the latest technology to regulate our brainwaves without medication or other stimulants. I wish I knew about this earlier in my career! I highly recommend their services and coaching

Rachel introduced me to an amazing therapy called neurofeedback. In just a few sessions, I already feel better and can’t wait to get on the field and play better than I ever have. Everyone in the NFL, and all people who perform, should be doing this work to be your best!

Recovering from trauma and treating PTSD naturally

qEEG brain mapping and neurofeedback play a key role restoring your brainwave function to a healthy state naturally. The qEEG brain map allows us to identify the specific frequencies that are affected by your traumatic experience and guide your personal neurofeedback treatment plan to re-balance and improve your brain function. In doing so, patients experience improved mood, better sleep, increased adaptability, and generally improved cognitive function. With neurofeedback and indicated supplemental therapies, such as counseling, we can help you reduce or even eliminate the need for prescription medication by giving you back the control to maintain a calm state on your own.

If you struggle with PTSD or have experienced a traumatic event, contact our trauma team at Braincode Centers today to learn how we can help you restore a safe and controlled sense of self.

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Braincode Centers has five locations where we offer all-natural, effective mental health care services, including Neurofeedback, qEEG Brain Mapping, Therapy, and more. Find the location nearest you to schedule a consultation with our expert clinicians. Don’t see a location near you? Contact us about our Remote Neurofeedback solutions to find out if it’d be a good fit for you.

Disclaimer

Braincode Centers makes no claims that it can cure any conditions, including any conditions referenced on its website or in print materials, including ADHD, anxiety, autism, depression, traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder, migraines, headaches, stress, sleep disorders, Alzheimer’s and dementia. If you take prescription medications for any of these conditions, you should consult with your doctor before discontinuing use of such medications.