PTSD and Flashbacks

Are you seeking relief from flashbacks and intrusive thoughts?

Do you find yourself stuck in the past, experiencing flashbacks or reliving distressing memories you wish you could forget?

Are you constantly on edge, hyper-alert, or easily startled, even when there’s no clear danger? If this sounds familiar, you may be living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

PTSD can develop after experiencing or witnessing something traumatic, like an accident, assault, natural disaster, medical emergency, or ongoing threat or harm. While it’s completely normal to feel shaken after something frightening, PTSD happens when your body and brain stay stuck in survival mode long after the threat has passed. If you’re having persistent flashbacks, nightmares, emotional numbness, or sudden waves of panic that come all too frequently, then you may be experiencing post traumatic stress. What you’re experiencing is a personal weakness; it’s your nervous system doing its best to keep you safe.

When you’ve experienced trauma, your brain can change. The amygdala, part of the limbic system that detects danger, can become overactive, keeping you in a constant state of alert. At the same time, the areas that help you calm down and process what happened become suppressed. This can make it incredibly hard to relax, trust others, or feel safe, even during everyday moments. You may find yourself exhausted, disconnected, or overwhelmed by tasks that used to feel simple.