Thesis: When a person with PTSD is taught to respond to stessors by using the techniques they use in relaxation therapy, they are able to continue with their daily lives.
- PTSD is primarily an anxiety disorder that is triggered by stressors. They way that the brain stores a traumatic memory is different than a regular one, which is why the memory is remembered in bits and pieces. When those bits and pieces come back in a flashback, the person having the flashback begins to show signs of a panic attack. (www.medicinenet.com)
- Even once a person has gone through therapy, the flashbacks can reoccur, and there are no medications on the market that specifically combat flashbacks. ( The PTSD Breakthrough by Frank Lawlis) This means that although there are some SSRI's that help people combat anxiety, there aren't any that help combat the flashbacks themselves. If a person does not know they have the power to stop them, they will continue having them.
- Relaxation therapy teaches people to stop intrusive thoughts, and control their minds using their body (Dr. Shahin). When a person is panics, it is normal for them to stop breathing. When this happens, their body furthers the extent of the anxiety by sending off fight-or-flight signals. This can lead to a very scary reexperience, which can leave a patient weak and feeling unsafe.
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