Trauma and PTSD
Past experience still running the present
Trauma-informed psychiatry for people whose history still shapes sleep, mood, and sense of safety.
What we might talk about
What it can feel like
Trauma is not only combat or a single event. People often describe being on guard, disconnected, ashamed, or flooded by memories they did not ask for.
How I work with it
I practice with trauma in mind: safety first, no forcing a story. Medication can take the edge off nightmares, hyperarousal, or depression. Psychotherapy is often part of getting a life back.
The first stretch
The first stretch is about trust and pacing. We do not have to start with the worst memory.
A bit more
You do not have to tell the whole story to start. Safety, sleep, and having a person you trust in the room (or on video) come first. Culture and family history are part of this work, not extras.
Related care
This page is educational. It is not a diagnosis or medical advice.