Personal crisis events can range from being involved in a major disaster - such as plane crash or explosion (see what is trauma and the symptoms of trauma) - in which many people lost their lives, to experiencing a violent, abusive, or shattering event - such as a being the victim of domestic violence, being mugged or losing a loved one to murder or suicide.

It is often the case that, due to the wide diversity of events that can lead to psychological trauma injury, sufferers are often misdiagnosed.

No matter what the crisis, the impact that it can have on those involved can significantly damage both their physical and emotional well being.

The trauma resulting from the experience can leave damaging emotional scars that can affect the sufferer, and those around him/her for many years if left untreated.

Typically, people who have experienced a personal crisis event can suffer from: 

	Increasing pessimism, depression or withdrawal
	Fatigue and sluggishness
	Poor work performance, increased absenteeism or late arrivals
	Personality changes, emotional volatility or irrational mood swings
	Frequent complaints, inflexible or rigid behaviour
	Unsociability
	Evidence of drinking or drug abuse

Although time may be a healer, for many people, it will not resolve the impact that a personal crisis event can have. 

Untreated, the effects of trauma and the psychological condition can last a lifetime, impairing health, damaging relationships and preventing people from achieving their potential.

At the Red Poppy Company, we can provide a proven, effective, safe, quick and non-drugs based treatment for trauma sufferers that allows them to take back control of their lives, allowing them to move forward positively.

For more information on the range of services that The Red Poppy Company can provide, go to the Services on Offer Page

For more information on trauma and the symptoms of trauma, visit the What is Trauma and Symptoms of Trauma pages