Former LSU running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire, now with the Kansas City Chiefs shielded a child during a shooting Wednesday after their Championship Parade. On social media, he’s talking about his own Post Traumatic Stress Disorder also known as PTSD. LSU Health New Orleans Chair of Psychiatry Dr. Rahn Bailey said it’s important to recognize a person can mentally re-experience trauma when something reminds them of the event.
“At times you may not realize that’s what’s really happening to you, and you seem to be over-responding to regular stimuli throughout your life. We should make sure those people are aware of such, cause they can get the help that they need,” said Bailey.
“At times you may not really realize that’s what’s really happening to you and you seem to be overresponding to regular stimuli throughout your life we should make sure those people are aware of such cause they can get the help that they need,” said Bailey.
The initial trauma can be physical like a car accident or even emotional from verbal abuse. Bailey said how a person responds to trauma depends on one’s own experience before, during, and after the incident.
“All components of trauma play a role in why one person may respond successfully and for another, it may overwhelm their defense mechanisms and their capacity to handle it,” said Bailey.
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Bailey said you can even experience PTSD by witnessing a traumatic event.
Symptoms of PTSD include intrusive memories, avoidance, negative thoughts, and changes in physical and emotional reactions. Bailey said a person can experience depression and anxiety as a result. Treatment includes talk therapy, group therapy, and even medication.
“There’s a strategy about how you work with a person to help them speak about things in a way that decreases the anxiety that’s on their heart,” said Bailey.
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