After a car accident, people are often in shock. This is especially true in very severe auto accidents when there areserious or fatal injuries. A person can feel any number of different emotions and these feelings may continue even after the initial impact fades. If you are struggling with e...
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Occurs after a high-impact car crash, bad fall or sports injury Causes new bowel or bladder control problems Occurs with a fever
Posttraumatic stress disorder(PTSD) is a serious condition that can develop after someone experiences or witnesses a traumatic or terrifying event involving serious physical harm or the threat of it. Examples of things that can bring on PTSD include sexual or physical assault, the unexpected death o...
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PTSD comes with a whole host of symptoms, most of which typically manifest very quickly after the traumatic event, within three months or so. However, they will sometimes manifest later, sometimes even years later. As noted by the NIMH, there are a few different categories of PTSD symptoms:...
Though it might seem counterintuitive, helping someone with their compulsions can reduce anxiety around them because they become a shared process. This is called ‘accommodation.’ It is also important to look after yourself if someone close to you is experiencing OCD. Some people find it helpful...
When vision changes after a blow to the eye, it is a warning sign that the injury may be more than a simple bruise. The force of the blow may have fractured the delicate bones that form the eye socket, or the structure of the eye itself may be damaged. ...
Acute: This type develops quickly and is linked to a death rate that ranges from about 37% to 90%. People who survive an acute subdural bleed often have permanent brain damage. This type of brain hemorrhage can happen after a hit to the head from a fall, car crash, sports accident, wh...
Connect with a licensed counselor What is chronic PTSD? Post-traumatic stress disorder is a mental illness that may develop after a person has experienced a traumatic event. Traumatic events and risk factors can be varied and may include witnessing violence, natural disasters, war, car accidents,...