October seventh, two years on: Younger survivors who attended Nova pageant experiencing PTSD variations

Many Nova Pageant survivors from October seventh are manifesting PTSD signs: intrusive reminiscences, nightmares, hypervigilance, emotional numbing, avoidance of reminders of the occasion, explains Dr. Demian Halperin, MD, Senior psychiatrist at Maccabi Well being Providers, Head of Psychiatric Help at SafeHeart NGO. Affected people might present hyperarousal, being simply startled, having problem sleeping, irritability, being always on guard. Some battle with survivor guilt and existential disaster: “Why did I survive when so many didn’t?” Charges of despair, anxiousness, panic assaults, and suicidal ideation have been reported as elevated. One report warns of a “misplaced era” if psychological well being assist isn’t scaled up.