Unlock The Courage To Overcome PTSD With Faith

Those who suffer trauma during events like abuse, injuries, war, etc., may develop Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Many combat veterans, as well as abuse survivors battle with PTSD. Combat Trauma and PTSD are not just psychological conditions. They are spiritual as well. 

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder can cause many symptoms. Three categories of symptoms are:

1. Re-experiencing

• Flashbacks—reliving trauma again and again, including physical symptoms like a racing heart or sweating
• Nightmares
• Frightening thoughts

Re-experiencing can bring about problems in a person’s everyday routine. Words, items, or situations that are reminders of events can trigger re-experiencing.

2. Avoidance

• Evading -  events, objects, or places that are reminders of the experience
• Feeling emotionally numb
• Feeling intense depression, guilt, or apprehension
• Losing interest in events that were fun in the past
• Having trouble recalling the trauma

Events that remind someone of the trauma can trigger avoidance symptoms. These symptoms may cause a person to change their routine. For example, someone who usually drives may avoid driving or riding in a car after a bad car accident.

3. Hyperarousal

• Being startled easily
• Feeling edgy or tense
• Having difficulty sleeping
• Experiencing angry outbursts

Hyperarousal symptoms are usually constant instead of sparked by things that remind someone of trauma. They can make the individual feel angry and stressed. These symptoms may make it difficult to do daily tasks, such as eating, concentrating, or sleeping.

It is normal to get some of these symptoms after a dangerous event. Sometimes people have severe symptoms, but after a few weeks, they go away. This is known as Acute Stress Disorder or ASD. If symptoms last longer than a few weeks and become an ongoing problem, this might be PTSD. Some people with PTSD do not show any signs for weeks or even months.

Sometimes combat vets cannot reintegrate into life as private citizens. At times families must deal with the aftermath of broken homes and suicide.

Only qualified medical providers can make a diagnosis of PTSD. If you have any signs and symptoms, please get in touch with a medical professional for an assessment. And, please know that this journey is not one you must take alone.

Many faith-based Veteran service organizations assist combat Veterans struggling with PTSD to move past trauma and live lives as God intended. Many local churches and congregations want to stand with you, encourage you, and help you see the Hope-Giver, Jesus Christ. By aligning their lives to Biblical principles, veterans can lead their families, communities, and nation.

Our nation’s veterans and families, who have endured hardships during their service to America, deserve help finding a new life purpose through hope in Christ.

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