Yes, with treatment it can. I would highly recommend finding a therapist who specializes in the treatment of trauma. When someone has experienced a lot of trauma, their central nervous system is constantly activated. It can be difficult to regulate emotions, and they may feel anxious and unsafe much of the time. There are various techniques that a trauma specialist can use to help discharge some of that stored traumatic energy (that lives in the body). Such techniques include EMDR http://www.emdr.com/q&a.htm and Somatic Experiencing http://www.traumahealing.com/registry.html
If YOU feel that something is wrong, TRUST that, and get help. If this does sound like you, I hope you do seek the help and support you deserve.
Good luck!
2006-09-07 12:01:18
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answered by EDtherapist 5
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Sure, but by "itself", you mean without therapy, I think, right? Well, yes one could do a lot of hard work and really get educated about their disorder and actually get better in time after delving again and again into the problem and all the surrounding issues and why you've reacted to your experiences specificly in the way that you do, etc., but only if the rest of one's life were conducive to healing. Just a guess, though (=
2006-09-07 18:36:29
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answered by Aught 5
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Yes it can. In fact several different studies by the American Psychological Association have found that people with PTSD do better if they work through the stressor ( the incident ) with trusted friends or relatives. You need to discuss your feelings and have someone willing to be empathetic. No one can know "how" you feel about whatever caused the PTSD but having someone validate your feelings will go a long way
2006-09-07 20:04:55
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answered by alcavy609 3
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You're in big trouble, mister
2006-09-07 18:09:22
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answered by justme 4
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