There are many underlying causes of trauma affecting both children and adults. Every traumatic event can produce different stressors that survivors must cope with. Examples of traumatic events include but are not limited to the following:

• Emotional neglect or abuse
• Sexual assault
• Domestic violence
• Serving in or living through wars
• Natural disasters

Traumatic events tend to trigger psychological disorders like anxiety and depression, as well as harmful symptoms. Survivors may have trouble sleeping, have thoughts about harming themselves, or experience intense flashbacks to the event. The rate at which you develop these symptoms determines which trauma disorder you have. 

Learn more about the main types of traumatic response disorders below:

• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Prolonged distress after experiencing a traumatic event, which becomes chronic PTSD if symptoms last more than three months.
• Acute Stress Disorder: An immediate reaction after a traumatic event, which can last up to three weeks and potentially evolve into PTSD.
• Delayed-Onset PTSD: Describes trauma responses that don’t start until at least six months after the event occurs.
• Complex Trauma: Emotional and psychological responses that typically stem from an ongoing situation instead of a one-time event.

The mental health specialists at Inner Voyage Recovery Center are dedicated to helping patients throughout the greater Atlanta area heal from traumatic events. If you struggle with PTSD or other trauma disorders and want relief, we are ready to ease your pain.

Call (470) 460-8437 or view our admissions page to seek treatment and start your journey to recovery.