Christian Stress Management: Free Christian Counseling: Christian Treatment of PTSD Hyperarousal Symptoms

Question

I recently stopped goin to my counselor because she up and told me she was no longer gonna be open on Fridays.. :( fridays were my only day I could go see her. It's kinda really had me upset... She said I had PTSD and I am having a really tough time... Now I have not even her to talk to.... I don't know where to turn or what to do anymore....

Answer

PTSD stands for post traumatic stress disorder which is a condition that develops when a person experiences or witnesses a traumatic event that threatens their well-being and leaves them feeling hopeless and helpless.

The symptoms of PTSD can be divided into re-experiencing symptoms, avoidance symptoms, hyperarousal and other symptoms.

Hyerarousal Symptoms

Hyperarousal symptoms of PTSD include the following:
1. Anxiety
2. Difficulty relaxing
3. Difficulty sleeping
4. Irritability
5. Aggressive behavior
6. Excessive anger and angry outbursts
7. Difficulty concentrating
8. Being easily startled and having an exaggerated startle response
9. Hypervigilance
10. Self destructive behavior

The Christian Treatment of PTSD Hyperarousal symptoms includes the following:

1. Consult a Counselor

I recommend that you look for another professional Counselor that you can consult. If you do not have another free day, you can search Google for online counseling so that you can find a Counselor you can consult regardless of where you are located on your free day.

2. Manage Anxiety

To manage anxiety read How to fight anxiety.

3. Manage Stress and Mental Tension

If you are having difficulty relaxation, manage the stress and mental tension with these 10 Simple Relaxation Techniques.

4. Manage Insomnia

If you are having difficulty sleeping manage insomnia by doing the following:
a. Pray anti insomnia prayers like Father God, I ask you in the name of Jesus to help me to lie down and sleep and sustain me until I wake up in the morning.(Adapted Psalm 3:5)

b. Meditate on anti insomnia Scriptures when you find yourself awake in the middle of the night like God gives His beloved sleep (Psalm 127:2) and I will lie down and my sleep will be sweet. (Adapted Proverbs 3:24)

c. Play Christian worship music on a very low volume during the night since In the night His song will be with me. (Psalm 42:8)