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Substance Use/Trauma
Ability to escape from trauma memory/symptoms may be accomplished through drug use Drug use can perpetuate feelings of powerlessness, fear, etc. brought about by trauma Drug culture can expose/create victims of trauma
Trauma Defined
Acute Stress Disorder Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Disorder of Extreme Stress Not Otherwise Specified ~ Complex Trauma
Trauma
Trauma
Terror Reactions unknown, held within Cant or dont want to talk Pain triggers terror, powerlessness, loss of safety Anger- can become assaultive Attacks, distorts self image Guilt says It was my fault, I could have prevented it Cognitive Struggles: 2+2 ??? 4, Magical Thinking (E.G. if I touch him he will die)
W. Steele:TLC
Traumatic Situations
War Violence Rape Murder Beatings/Assaults Domestic Violence Fires
Suicides Car Accidents/Plane Crashes Disasters - earthquake, floods, fires, etc. Injuries or life threatening illness Dog Bites Drowning Etc.
Exposure to Trauma
Surviving Victim/Survivor Witness to the Event Related or Connected to the Victim Hearing the Details
Symptoms
Physical symptoms: hypervigalence, startle response, sleep difficulties, concentration or memory problems, mood problems such as anger or depression Intrusive symptoms: recurrent recollections (thoughts, memories, dreams, nightmares or flashbacks), re-enactment (behavior or retelling) distress at symbolic events, survivor guilt or grief
Symptoms - continued
Avoidant symptoms: avoiding specific thoughts, feelings, activities or situations, diminished interest, emotional numbness, inability to connect with future (feel they will die at young age) Special forms of avoidant symptoms: dissociation, helplessness, loss of fear
SYMPTOMS -CONTINUED
Cognitive Struggles: 2+2 ??? 4, Magical Thinking (E.G. if I touch him he will die), concentration , recall and problem solving. Rumination or preoccupation: Continuous conscious awareness about the event and associations that go beyond ordinary thinking. Characterized by a sense of uncontrolled repetition.
Development: The brain develops sequentially, with lower systems developing first and higher systems developing later.
There are several areas of the brain that are impacted by trauma.
Promises of Healing
Reduced frequency of symptoms Reduced fear of the symptoms Reduced fear of insanity Opportunity to grieve Change from victim to survivor Opportunity to begin enjoying life Sense of humor Profound empathy for others who suffer