May 22: Conversation about Medical Trauma

Have you heard about medical trauma or medical ptsd? Not many have. However, they are mental health conditions. We encourage you or anyone reading our site to seek professional medical help or dial 988 if you need to talk and 911 in crisis. In Los Angeles County call 211 for additional resources or free/sliding scale related care. Our total health includes our mental health.

According to the Mayo Clinic Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that's triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event. Most people who go through traumatic events may have temporary difficulty adjusting and coping, but with time and good self-care, they usually get better. If the symptoms get worse, last for months or even years, and interfere with your day-to-day functioning, you may have PTSD. Source: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/post-traumatic-stress-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20355967

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