There are many different types of trauma, but the most common type is emotional or psychological trauma. This can be caused by exposure to violence, abuse, or a traumatic event such as a natural disaster. Emotional or psychological trauma can lead to long-term problems such as PTSD, anxiety, and depression. In this video Dr.Libby will discuss what trauma is and how it's symptoms can wreak havoc in the mind, body and spirit.
The common phrase “scarred for life” began popping up in English literature back in the 1850s-long before any modern understanding of mental health existed in the public consciousness. Its common usage and meaning have long been linked to mental and emotional distress. The concept of “psychological trauma” is essentially synonymous with this notion of “emotional scarring.”
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As information evolves, we see a significant overlap of symptoms after a traumatic event or a series of them that include depression, anxiety, and others, and these can be long lasting and extremely debilitating. This overlap can be confusing for practitioners who strive to diagnose clusters of symptoms and label them with accuracy. It may be that a diagnosis of depression could more accurately be observed to be a long lasting reaction to trauma, because these symptoms do overlap in many persons. A study published in the Multicenter Journal of Psychiatry Research found that patients who had been diagnosed with MDD had the most severe PTSD symptoms of all participants. And to simply attempt to elevate one’s mood with prescription drugs is destined to overlook the actual psychological factors underlying one’s depressed state. Even more concerning, it will shortcut other treatment choices that may have been more effective. Researchers analyzing vast numbers of PTSD cases found psychological processing significantly more effective than pharmaceutical treatments. Even though guidelines for PTSD treatment recommend against medications such as benzodiazepines, about 30%-76% of PTSD patients still receive them. But patients diagnosed with depression are recommended to take benzodiazepines, resulting in a significant treatment controversy.
While prescribers continue to debate drug-based treatment options, we look at more holistic answers that can free a person not only from prescription drugs, but non-drug-based treatments that can be implemented to actually resolve lingering effects after psychological trauma.
The Difference Between Trauma and Depression
Is trauma the same as depression? No! The two are often interrelated in complex ways. Depression is typically a longer-term response to trauma. In the traumatic moment and immediately following, the traumatized person may actually be in a highly anxious, energetic, hyper-focused, or even agitated state. Living with the aftermath of the traumatic event (and the fear, doubt, anger, or guilt) day after day is what leads to eventual depression and hopelessness. Depression and hopelessness then lead to further issues. You can use “trauma” as a noun to refer to the traumatic event itself. Depression is not trauma but an emotional response to the overwhelm of trauma which manifests in some persons more than others. The despair and hopelessness of a depressed state can also lead to behaviors that increase the risk of experiencing additional trauma. Treating psychological trauma with non-drug-based therapies has been shown most efficacious in studies out of South America and Mexico as well as the US and internationally. Many people are not aware that such services exist, with such a wide variety of treatment options that do not involve drug therapy. No two people’s path to recovery is ever the same, so some models of the healing process will naturally apply to some patients more than others.
One way to combat and move beyond trauma is through positive psychotherapy. Positive Psychotherapy has been shown to be a very effective way to treat trauma. It helps people to focus on the positive aspects of their lives and encourages them to look for the good even in difficult situations. This can be really helpful in rebuilding someone's life after they have experienced a traumatic event.
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