Saffie Rose Roussos, eight, one of the victims of the terrorist bomb attack Warning. This article contains some graphic truths. Media sources are reporting the worst of horrors after a terrorist detonated a bomb filled with nails, nuts, and bolts just after an Arianna Grande concert in Manchester, England. A streak of blood across the floor. Survivors lying quiet on the ground stunned and shocked. Others crying out in pain waiting for their injuries to be tended to. Witnesses report children blasted to pieces. At the time of writing this, 22 are already confirmed dead. For those that survived this terrorist attack, life will be forever changed. At least some (many) will develop the symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). They will start to feel unsafe in public places. Or perhaps constantly alert and mentally switched on vigilantly watching for danger. They may start to experience explosive or uncontrolled emotional outbursts. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. The Adverse Childhood Experiences Test (You can the ACE Test on our website here) is a gold-standard mental health self-assessment tool for determining how traumatic experiences in childhood bleed over into serious life management problems in adulthood. And according to data from the ACE Test, the children victimized by this terrorist attack now have a higher percentage chance of becoming drug addicts and alcoholics later in life. They even have a statistically higher likelihood of developing depression, or having lung disease, hepatitis, heart disease and even cancer. In fact, witnessing traumatic events in childhood has been linked to a suicide rate that is an astounding 1220% higher than normal. ACCORDING TO MEDICAL NON-PROFIT THE MAYO CLINIC, THEIR PTSD SYMPTOMS MAY INCLUDE-
WHAT CAN VICTIMS DO TO FEEL BETTER AND GET WELL?Science is making more progress than ever before in cracking the code on how to best treat trauma and PTSD. And survivors have more options than ever before including high-tech neuro-scientific treatment approaches. Here’s a list of some of the best treatment options available:
WHAT CAN YOU DO TO HELP?If someone you know has been shell-shocked by a traumatic life experience, you can take a few simple steps to help them.
First, reach out to them and be a friend (or a parent or a family member)-there’s nothing like having someone you trust nearby to get you through the bad times. Second, point them in the direction of the recovery resources we just talked about: a good therapist, EMDR Therapy treatments, or support groups. And third, just listen. For people with PTSD, sharing their story is often key for them to move on and get well. Offer an ear and hear what it is they have to say. AUTHOR NOTE- Speaking on a personal level, my heart is broken. I am the father of a sweet, beautiful two-year old daughter. I cannot imagine the pain these families face in the sudden loss of their most cherished. And I wish I could do more for them than just pray. *If you are a victim of this incident, Virtual EMDR is 100% free for you. Please contact Jeff Tejcek our Director of Communications or EMDR Therapist Robert Grigore our Director of Content by emailing us here and we will arrange for your free access. Be sure to mention why you are emailing.
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7/5/2017 11:39:43 am
I was really devastated when I first heard of the news. I felt sorrow for the survivors and the victims of the bombing. I was enraged by the suspects who committed the atrocious crime. I'm clueless to how they can sleep at night, with the crimes they've committed. I really hope that they get the justice that they deserve.
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