Being a victim of sexual or emotional abuse can be traumatizing and can trigger feelings of shame. Thankfully, mental health counseling on the whole has developed less and less of a stigma, and you no longer have to step foot into a therapist’s office to receive the help you need. According to the American Psychology Association mental trauma is “an emotional response to a terrible event” that interferes with your ability to function normally and leaves you with high levels of emotional distress, self-doubt, and social withdrawal.
Sometimes, emotional abuse is more difficult to identify. It can affect all areas of your life. The perpetrator uses emotional abuse to control, isolate, or frighten you. Many times, it is difficult to accept that you are the victim of emotional abuse from someone you trust or genuinely love. It is important to know that emotional abuse can also lead to physical violence.
Seeing a therapist can not only help you recover emotionally from what happened to you but can aid law enforcement and/or your lawyer build a case against the perpetrator in court. While your therapist cannot disclose the content of your sessions without a court order, the fact that the situation was troubling enough for you to seek assistance can help your cause. Here are some things to think about when deciding when and how to go about seeking therapy for what has happened to you.
- You are unable to maintain or establish healthy relationships. If you notice that family or friends have stopped calling you or inviting you to events that you used to always be included in but no reason is given, they may feel that you are not open to their advice or they don’t know how to help you. The fear of strangers victimizing you further may keep you from going out in public or starting conversations with strangers when you do go out.
- How long has it been since the event happened? PTSD and the grieving process can be messy and if you have not been through the different steps in the process, certain types of therapy or medications may not be effective.
- Was a significant other or parent/child abused in the same act? Family or couples counseling might be a better option.
- Do you just need someone to talk to, or do you need medication/herbs to help you cope?
At Blue Lily Psychiatry, we provide telehealth psychiatric services in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nebraska, Washington, and Wyoming. We offer this virtual service so you may remain in the comfort of your home. You can rest easy knowing that our staff will maintain HIPAA compliance during your video appointment. That means our experienced nurse practitioners will listen to you, take your physical health into
consideration, and provide you with the best treatment plan. Our staff is well-trained to accept patients as young as 14 years old. If you do receive a prescription, it will be directed electronically to the pharmacy of your choice.
Using herbal medicines to treat a person living with mental trauma was a common practice for thousands of years. With more and more people seeking alternative methods to modern medication, it has regained its popularity and acceptance in recent years. The knowledgeable staff at Blue Lily Psychiatry is here to help guide you in the right direction if herbal medicines are a route you would like to take.
Psychiatric medicine is not a magic pill, and it is important to continue having someone to talk to as you learn new coping mechanisms. That is why you need a practice like Blue Lily Psychiatry where we do not just prescribe you medication after a 15 minute evaluation and send you on your way. Our dedicated nurse practitioners listen to how you are doing, what lifestyle habits you have implemented to cope with stress, and how the medication makes you feel.
Using herbal medicines to treat a person living with mental trauma was a common practice for thousands of years. With more and more people seeking alternative methods to modern medication, it has regained its popularity and acceptance in recent years. The knowledgeable staff at Blue Lily Psychiatry is here to help guide you in the right direction if herbal medicines are a route you would like to take.
If you are interested in taking a more natural approach to your healing journey, Blue Lily Psychiatry offers professional grade supplements and wellness products, shipped right to your door. We have partnered with Fullscript, fulfilling your need for high quality products at a great price.
Remember, sexual or emotional abuse can happen to anyone. Blue Lily Psychiatry wants you to know that you are not alone, and we are here to help you get back to feeling like yourself again. We are here to help you walk through an abusive situation you are currently in or to help you heal from trauma in the past, to bring you hope for tomorrow.