Lee Kennedy 
Psychology

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that is generated by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. It occurs when fear, anxiety and thoughts associated with the traumatic event reoccur. It occurs when fear, anxiety and memories of a traumatic event tend to reoccur. The feelings may last for a long time or a short time but generally interferes with a person’s day to day functioning.

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Do you think you might have symptoms of PTSD? If so, it may be helpful to reflect on the following:

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• Do you experience reoccurring memories (or flashbacks) that are difficult to regulate and interfere with your everyday life?

• Memories or disturbing thoughts triggered by smells, sounds, words or objects?

• Avoiding places, people or objects that may trigger thoughts and feelings of the traumatic event

• Constant, excessive alertness

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If so, it might be beneficial to talk to someone about how to take back control of your life. Lee Kennedy Psychology can assist you through treatment by exploring on a deeper level past and current triggers causing your PTSD and how we can break the vicious cycle disrupting your life.