Healing the Trauma: PTSD in the Indian Context
What is PTSD? Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) develops after experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event. While often associated with war, in India, common triggers include severe road accidents, domestic violence, natural disasters, or unexpected loss of a loved one. Symptoms of PTSD Re-experiencing: Flashbacks or nightmares where the trauma feels like it is happening again. Avoidance: Staying away from places or reminders of the event (e.g., avoiding driving after an accident). Hyperarousal: Being easily startled, feeling tense, or having angry outbursts. Negative [...]