PTSD/TRAUMA COUNSELING

If you've ever had boots on the ground, been in the bush, deployed, or not...you're not alone.

Feeling disconnected, depressed?
HELP IS AVAILABLE

PTSD/TRAUMA

After a traumatic experience, it's normal to feel frightened, sad, anxious, and disconnected. Usually, as time passes, the upset fades and you start to enjoy life again. But sometimes the trauma you experienced is so overwhelming that you find that you can't move on. You feel stuck with painful memories that don't fade and a constant sense of danger.

If you went through a traumatic experience and are having trouble getting back to your regular life, reconnecting to others, and feeling safe again, you may be suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). When you have PTSD, it can seem like you'll never get over what happened or feel normal again. But help is available and you are not alone. If you are willing to seek treatment, reach out to others for support, and work on developing new coping skills, you will be able to overcome the symptoms of PTSD and move on with your life.

CHOICES, INC.

Lafayette, LA

(337) 852-4747



Suicide Warning Signs
Talking or joking about suicide


Talking about feeling worthless or helpless


Suddenly and unexpectedly happier or calmer


Giving away prized possessions, money


Obsession with firearms, knives, pills


Risk-taking behavior such as reckless driving


Self-destructive behavior such as alcohol and / or drug abuse


Threatening to hurt or kill oneself or talking about wanting to hurt or kill oneself


Feeling hopeless
Feeling rage or uncontrolled anger or seeking revenge


Withdrawing from friends, family, and society


Seeing no reason for living or having no sense of purpose in life