Overcoming Trauma:
Healing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with Hypnosis and Energy Healing
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) increasingly affects individuals who have experienced traumatic events. The term was coined in the context of the Vietnam War, reflecting the horrors of warfare that lingered long after the battles for those who lived through them. However, PTSD is not limited to war veterans. Victims of brutal assaults, those affected by natural disasters, train conductors who have run over a suicide victim, rescue teams who must first assist severely injured accident victims, or women experiencing domestic violence can all suffer from PTSD.
The deployment of Rega helicopters during traumatic events has shown how crucial timely responses to such experiences are. PTSD stems from trauma and requires professional treatment by trained therapists. A severe trauma can have dramatic consequences for most victims, potentially turning them into a psychological wreck for life. All wars since World War I have demanded terrible sacrifices from those involved. The dead were often honored posthumously, while the living, who could never process their psychological trauma due to a lack of words, were often referred to as "shell shock victims." Today, we understand better the trauma a young soldier can experience in a trench, on a submarine, or in a bunker. Moreover, even in civilized countries where we haven't experienced war for decades, the numbers of those suffering from PTSD are rising. Two world wars, horrific accidents, increasing violence, and numerous natural disasters have taught us that PTSD requires timely and appropriate treatment. Only in this way can we make the trauma more bearable for victims and help them regain lost quality of life. Potentially, any individual can suffer from PTSD after a traumatic event and may need therapeutic help. Often, the flashbacks of their experiences haunt victims for many years.
Causes of PTSD
Often, the causes of PTSD are multifactorial. Some individuals find a divorce or miscarriage traumatic, but such events rarely trigger PTSD. More significant impacts on a person's psyche are necessary. Severe traumas are broader; they make victims perceive their mental and physical integrity as threatened. Traumatic experiences deeply and sustainably disturb those affected, as they represent extreme events beyond our usual horizons of experience.
It is important to distinguish between monotraumatic events, or single traumatic incidents, and multiple traumas, which can occur, for instance, through prolonged military service in Afghanistan or through lengthy imprisonment with experiences of torture. Interpersonal traumas, such as betrayal, violence against the vulnerable, and brutality against those in dependent relationships, are often regarded as particularly serious. Studies have shown that the risks of developing PTSD vary with different types of traumatic experiences.
How Our Brain Processes Traumatic Experiences
All sensory impressions associated with traumatic events are stored in various areas of the brain and gradually integrated. This includes what is seen, heard, smelled, or felt through the skin. Spontaneous or delayed reactions on the emotional level can manifest as anxiety, fears, or nightmares. Stress situations can lead to hormone releases that affect the body. In the amygdala, a brain storage area, current impressions are recorded and are readily accessible. In the case of trauma, physical reactions often occur long after the event, as the left hemisphere of the brain only establishes logical connections and finds a verbal expression after the fact. Once this occurs, memories are stored in the hippocampus. In cases of severe overload, this can lead to the development of PTSD.
Reflections on Trauma and Conflict Resolution
For many individuals, a traumatic experience serves as a turning point in their lives. If they cannot process the trauma, nothing will ever be the same again. The heavier the trauma, the more it dominates the rest of their life. PTSD can be characterized by frequent flashbacks, nightmares, depression, and panic attacks. Even seemingly harmless events can trigger flashbacks and psychosomatic complaints years later. Particularly prolonged or repeatedly experienced traumas perceived as life-threatening can lead to severe long-term consequences.
PTSD in Children and Adolescents
Childhood and adolescent PTSD are often triggered by domestic violence, wars outside Europe, natural disasters, or accidents. It is important to recognize that PTSD can even be experienced in the womb, for example, due to failed abortion attempts or birth complications. Affected children may display emotional numbness, disinterest, hyperarousal, and psychosomatic symptoms. Flashbacks can occur suddenly and without warning, triggered by sounds, smells, or gestures.
Effective Therapeutic Approaches for PTSD
To effectively treat PTSD, various therapeutic approaches can be utilized:
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Hypnotherapy: This method allows deep-seated emotional blockages to be identified and resolved. The therapist gently guides the patient back to the distressing situation, enabling them to fully experience all feelings that were blocked or suppressed. This process helps the individual piece together their unprocessed experiences into a coherent narrative.
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EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing): This technique helps process traumatic memories and heal emotional wounds. Bilateral stimulation can reduce emotional distress, facilitating the integration of experiences and the development of resilience.
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Energy Healing: This approach supports your energetic balance and promotes regeneration on all levels. During sessions, energy flows to dissolve blockages and accelerate the healing process.
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Talk Therapy: Through open conversations and reflections, the therapist provides a space for the patient to explore thoughts and feelings, allowing for personal development in a safe environment.
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Channeling: This technique provides deeper insights and guidance, which can assist in processing trauma.
Conclusion
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders are anxieties stemming from unchangeable situations in our past that become burdensome. Hypnotherapy is a tool capable of removing the burdensome energies from these situations, enabling individuals to find peace with their past.
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