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Learn DBT Skills In A Group
Weekly sessions are available. Grouport offers therapist-led dialectical behavior therapy skills groups online. The first 12 weeks covers fundamental DBT skills.
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Post-traumatic stress disorder, commonly known as PTSD, is a mental health condition triggered by a terrifying event — experiencing or witnessing it. PTSD can manifest in various ways and may include symptoms such as flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety, and uncontrollable thoughts about the event. But what happens when PTSD goes untreated? This article explores the potential outcomes and consequences of leaving PTSD untreated.
PTSD is a mental health condition that can develop after a person has experienced or witnessed a traumatic event. These include combat, natural disasters, serious accidents, or violent personal assaults like rape. Those with PTSD may find themselves reliving the trauma through flashbacks and nightmares, feeling a heightened state of alertness, or experiencing changes in thoughts and mood related to the traumatic event.
If left untreated, PTSD symptoms can worsen over time and affect numerous aspects of a person's life. The intense, disturbing thoughts and feelings about their experience may persist for months or even years. These may lead to avoidance behaviors, where individuals steer clear of situations or people that remind them of the traumatic event. This avoidance can significantly restrict their day-to-day activities and impair their quality of life.
Untreated PTSD can also lead to physical health problems. Research indicates a connection between PTSD and cardiovascular health, with a higher risk of heart disease among those with untreated PTSD. Other physical health problems can include chronic pain, fatigue, and sleep disorders like insomnia.
Another significant risk of untreated PTSD is the likelihood of developing co-occurring conditions. Individuals with untreated PTSD are at a higher risk of developing other mental health disorders, such as depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders. The co-occurrence of PTSD and substance use disorders is particularly common, as some individuals may use alcohol or drugs to cope with their PTSD symptoms.
Unfortunately, if PTSD is left untreated, it can lead to self-destructive behavior, including an increased risk of suicide. Feelings of hopelessness, emotional numbness, and an inability to connect with others can become overwhelming, leading some individuals to contemplate or attempt suicide.
On a social and professional level, untreated PTSD can lead to significant difficulties. Relationships may be strained due to an individual's withdrawal, emotional unavailability, or unpredictable outbursts of anger. Difficulties concentrating, heightened alertness, or absence due to avoidance behaviors can result in decreased productivity and job loss.
Untreated PTSD can have pervasive and far-reaching effects on a person's life, encompassing their physical and mental health, personal relationships, professional life, and overall well-being. The good news is that PTSD is treatable, and numerous therapies have proven effective in managing symptoms and improving quality of life. Therefore, seeking help as soon as possible is crucial if you or a loved one are showing signs of PTSD. The earlier the treatment starts, the better the chances of managing symptoms and leading a fulfilling life.
Grouport Therapy provides online cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) groups to assist individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and trauma. Our online group therapy sessions teach members how to integrate CBT techniques into their daily lives. Incorporating these skill sets enables them to recognize triggers, counteract negative thought patterns, and adopt more positive behaviors to recover from and manage their symptoms. In addition to CBT, our PTSD treatment utilizes prolonged exposure therapy (PE), cognitive processing therapy (CPT), and stress inoculation training (SIT) in a group setting.
Our licensed Therapist leads weekly group sessions conducted remotely in the comfort of members' homes. According to participant feedback, 70% experienced significant improvements within 8 weeks.
You don't have to face these challenges alone. Join our community and work together towards a brighter future. Sign up for one of our courses today and begin your journey towards meaningful, lasting change and renewed hope.
Due to licensing restrictions, our online group therapy sessions are for Florida, New York, and New Jersey residents. If you are not a resident of either state, consider our dialectical behavior therapy skills group. It is a therapist-instructor-led online group that will teach you strategic new skills to replace behaviors and emotions causing friction in your daily life and relationships.
We infuse cognitive behavioral & EMDR techniques in our group therapy sessions for PTSD & Trauma. Get effective and affordable treatment for trauma.
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