Don’t wait until you break; go to post-traumatic counselling and learn to cope—then, claim your life back.
A personal injury in Ontario is a life-altering event. They can be devastating and crippling. Even worse news? It doesn’t end at the physical injuries. The post-trauma of injuries affect confidence, self-esteem and can, in their worst incarnations, change personalities all together—unless you go through the proper treatment, which is post-traumatic counselling.
Are you At-Risk Post-Traumatic Issues from Personal Injury?
Victims of personal injury in Ontario can experience Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) (or some variation thereof)—and it can happen to anyone who has experienced a personal-injury accident, even days, weeks or months after an accident. As personal injury lawyers in Whitby, Oshawa & Toronto we understand the importance of recognizing at-risk behaviour after a personal-injury accident. Know the signs and symptoms:
Physical Symptoms:
- headaches,
- sweating,
- shaking,
- insomnia,
- addiction (drug, alcohol or other),
- nightmares,
- and difficulty concentrating.
Emotional Symptoms:
- anxiety,
- flashbacks,
- panic attacks,
- shock,
- fear,
- helplessness,
- horror,
- and an inability to form or maintain relationships.
Overcoming PTSD After A Personal Injury in Ontario
Overcoming Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder after a personal-injury accident requires post-traumatic counselling. Post-traumatic counselling means discussing with a professional your personal injury who will offer reassurances and an education about PTSD. They will also place an emphasis on coping s