Survivor Guilt

As a specialist in post-traumatic stress disorder, Aphrodite Matsakis, Ph.D., has counseled thousands of clients ranging from combat veterans to victims of crime and abuse and other traumatic events. Survivor Guilt is an excellent guide to overcoming Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome and the guilt that is often felt when you are a survivor of a trauma Especially if other people lost their lives in the ordeal.Such quilt manifests in asking questions like "Why was I spared?" The nature of the event can vary widely: whether natural or man made disasters the potential for survivor guilt is there. Floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, sexual abuse, rape, addition, death of loved ones, etc. However, despite differing original inducers the response and reaction can be mirror images. Dr Matsakis helps survivors comprehend the intellectual, emotional, and physical grip that guilt can have in their lives. She also goes on to explain distinct types of survivor guilt such as: Existential survivor guilty Content survivor guilt Chronic guilt Irrational guilt and how these can manifest into depression, physical ailments, anxiety, paranoia, vulnerability, exploitation victimization, violent outbursts, aggressive behavior and self blame.