"After losing my job, I thought I would bounce back quickly. But weeks turned into months, and I couldn’t sleep, felt irritable all the time, and avoided friends. Later, when I survived a car accident, the nightmares and flashbacks made it even harder. I couldn’t explain why I was always on edge, why small things triggered so much fear. My life felt stuck between the past and the present."

Life changes and traumatic events affect everyone differently. For some, stress may cause temporary emotional and behavioral difficulties (Adjustment Disorders). For others, trauma may leave lasting scars, leading to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) — with flashbacks, nightmares, and avoidance behaviors. These conditions are not signs of weakness, but natural responses when the mind and body are overwhelmed. With the right care, recovery is possible.
 

Common Concerns



Adjustment Disorders
Emotional or behavioral difficulties that arise in response to stressful life events (such as job loss, divorce, relocation, or illness). Symptoms may include sadness, anxiety, or acting out, usually appearing within months of the stressor.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
A long-term response to trauma involving intrusive memories, flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, avoidance of reminders, and emotional numbness.

Acute Stress Disorder
Severe anxiety, dissociation, and distress that develop immediately after a traumatic event, often lasting from days to weeks.

Trauma-Related Behavioral Changes
Irritability, aggression, withdrawal, emotional shutdown, or difficulty trusting others, often seen in children and adults following traumatic or adverse experiences.

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Why Jeevaniyam?

At Jeevaniyam, we understand that trauma and stress leave not only emotional but also physical imprints on the body. Our Jeevashakthi approach combines evidence-based trauma therapies, Ayurveda, and holistic practices to support recovery.

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FAQs

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder occurs after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, with symptoms like flashbacks, nightmares, and hypervigilance.

Yes, children may re-experience trauma through play, nightmares, or withdrawal.

Adjustment disorder happens after a major stressor and usually improves within months, while PTSD is more severe and long-lasting.

Yes, short-term stress is normal, but if symptoms last beyond a month, professional help is needed.

Yes, with therapy, support, and sometimes medication.

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