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After a serious car crash, you may be left with the deep scars of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

In Colorado and elsewhere in the nation, auto accidents are the leading cause of PTSD in the general population. It is difficult to imagine a more terrifying event in our civilian lives than a car crash with its split-second succession of fear, shock, noise and pain.

After the crash, victims of car accidents work hard to rebuild their lives, trying to get over it the best they can. But for a number of people something has changed, like a strong feeling of anxiety and unease that only gets worse with passing months.

The truth is, accidents can leave deep psychological scars commonly defined as PTSD, and the first thing to do about PTSD is to identify it.

How do you know that you suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder?

Medical sources have identified a list of recurring PTSD symptoms grouped in three main categories:

Re-experiencing symptoms: Flashbacks, recurring nightmares, distress and/or physical reaction (surge in heart beat, sweating) when you are reminded of the accident;

Avoidance symptoms: Avoiding thoughts, feelings and conversations about the event. Avoiding places and people that remind you of the accident. Forgetting important parts of the event. Losing interest in positive activities. Feeling distant from others and avoiding them. Having trouble experiencing happiness or love.

Hyperarousal symptoms: Sleep disorder, irritability and anger. Having trouble concentrating. Being constantly "on guard" and jumpy.

It is not necessary to experience all of these symptoms to be diagnosed with PTSD, and doctors will have to examine more elements to come to a definitive diagnosis, like how long the symptoms have been experienced, do they get worse and how much do they interfere with your life.

How do you cope with PTSD?

Tackling PTSD with alcohol or drugs will obviously worsen the problem. Ignoring PTSD will probably have the same effect, possibly contributing to the appearance of depression, eating disorders or higher levels of anxiety.

Many different tested therapies exist now to address the specific condition you find yourself in, such as Exposure Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and others. The starting point towards a healthier and happier life is to consult several reliable sources of information such as your doctor, experienced relatives and friends, professional articles and books on the subject. The better informed you are, the easier it will be for you to make your decision about how to treat PTSD.

Robert J. Anderson is the experienced auto accident lawyer who will help you secure just and complete compensation after a traffic accident due to someone else's negligence, as he has done for several decades with a unique client satisfaction record.

Call now Auto Accident Attorney Robert J. Anderson in Colorado Springs at 866 254 1274 (toll-free) or 719 473 3040 (local) or send us an e-mail for a free evaluation of your case.