PTSD After the Astroworld Tragedy

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Do I Have PTSD After Going To Astroworld?

Many of the 50,000 attendees of the Astroworld Music Festival mass casualty incident are likely to experience signs and symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. If you or a loved one went to the Astroworld Music Festival and witnessed these tragic events, you may very well be suffering from PTSD stemming from the Astroworld Tragedy.

What Is PTSD?

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder that may occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic or life-threatening event. The effects of PTSD are often long-lasting and detrimental to an individual’s quality of life, requiring professional care to be properly managed in many cases.

Some of these traumatic events that cause PTSD may include natural disasters, serious accidents, terrorist attacks, war, seeing people die, being put in a life-threatening situation, sexual assault, violence, and receiving serious injuries.

The atrocities that took place at the Astroworld Music Festival will absolutely be the cause of PTSD for many people. These people will require professional care from certified and licensed mental health professionals to help them recover from this debilitation condition caused by the trauma they have experienced at Astroworld.

What Are The Symptoms Of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder?

Symptoms of PTSD will present slightly different in every individual but there are some common signs that you may be suffering from PTSD.

If you are suffering from PTSD related to the Astroworld Mass Casualty Incident, you may experience one or more of the following:

  • Intrusive Memories of the Traumatic Event
  • Distressing Dreams or Nightmares of the Trauma
  • Flashbacks of the Traumatic Event
  • Avoiding Reminders of the Event
    • These may include songs, photos, places, people, etc.
  • Inability to Remember Details of the Traumatic Event
  • Negative Thoughts and Feelings
  • Distorted Beliefs About Oneself or Others
    • Ex. “I am a worthless person.” “Nobody can be trusted.”
  • Feelings of Guilt, Horror, Shame, Anger Related to the Traumatic Event
  • Feeling Detached or Isolated
  • Lack of Happiness or Satisfaction
  • Increased Irritability
  • Angry Outbursts
  • Reckless or Self-Destructive Behavior
    • Drug and Alcohol Use, Self-Harm
  • Trouble Concentrating
  • Trouble Sleeping
  • Hypervigilance in Normal Settings

Oftentimes, these symptoms will present within days or weeks of the traumatic event, though this is not always the case. For some people, symptoms of PTSD do not present until some time after the traumatic event. Every person is different and will experience symptoms of PTSD in their own ways.

PTSD often occurs alongside other mental health conditions and is liable to create new mental health challenges for individuals; some of the conditions that PTSD may lead to include depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and addiction, self-harm, and suicide.

What Should I Do If I Have PTSD From Astroworld?

If you or a loved one went to the Astroworld Music Festival and are suffering from any signs of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, you should immediately seek help from a medical professional.

PTSD can be an extremely debilitating mental health condition and needs to be taken very seriously. The sooner you can receive care from a qualified mental health professional, the better chance you have of regaining normalcy in your life and managing this condition.

Immediately after seeking the care of a qualified mental health professional, you should seek legal counsel for your injuries. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder often requires treatment for a long time to properly manage and mental healthcare can be expensive. Astroworld Music Festival victims can seek legal counsel and join the Astroworld Lawsuit and receive compensation for your injuries. The Astroworld Tragedy was not your fault and you should not be stuck footing the bill to heal if you are the victim.

Should I Use BetterHelp For Mental Health After Astroworld?

It may be tempting to enroll in BetterHelp, a telehealth company that has partnered with Travis Scott to “help” the Astroworld Victims. You SHOULD NOT enroll with BetterHelp if you are an Astroworld Victim. There are better options available to you.

Rather than participate in this branded partnership between two business entities, you should receive care from a healthcare professional of your choice–not someone on the other side of a computer being paid by Travis Scott and his business partners.

Travis Scott’s Partnership With BetterHelp Is A Profit-Generating Promotion, NOT Help for Victims

Travis Scott’s partnership with BetterHelp is just that, a business partnership–geared to generate profits for BetterHelp and a lazy attempt at public relations from Travis Scott. Through the partnership between the two brands, victims of Astroworld are encouraged to sign up and will receive a month of free counseling.

This is the same exact promotion that many podcasters and other influencers are currently offering with the BetterHelp brand. In fact, those who sign up for BetterHelp with Ariana Grande’s promotion will receive the same free month of counseling as Astroworld victims and 15% off of their second month. Why are Ariana Grande fans being offered a better promotion than Travis Scott’s victims? Do not be fooled by this exploitation of innocent victims for profit by two multi-million dollar brands.

Understand the Risks of BetterHelp

BetterHelp is an extremely controversial company with a shady history. Before you sign up to receive any of their services related to the Astroworld Tragedy, you need to be aware of this companies history and predatory practices in the name of mental healthcare. Users should know that protections afforded to patients under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) do not apply to these apps like BetterHelp, who have been alleged to share this extremely private data with third-party companies and advertisers like Facebook.

In such a delicate situation as this, you need to trust a certified mental health professional to adhere to all of the laws protecting patients in this country. Do not trust BetterHelp and their partnership with Travis Scott; protect yourself and seek professional mental health help and legal counsel.

What If I had PTSD Before Going to Astroworld?

If you were previously diagnosed with PTSD and attended the Astroworld Music Festival, you are still eligible for the Astroworld Lawsuit. For many suffering from PTSD who attended the Astroworld Music Festival, their symptoms will get worse, and they will require more significant medical care than they previously were receiving.

If your PTSD has gotten worse since the Astroworld Music Festival, you may be entitled to significant compensation and should seek legal counsel immediately. You should not be responsible for the medical care needed because you were injured by the neglect of others.

Will I be Alright? Treatment Options for PTSD

For some people the symptoms of PTSD will subside over time; for other individuals, the effects of PTSD are long-lasting and will require professional help for some time. Each individual will need to have their own treatment plan as PTSD is not a one-size-fits-all disorder. The good news is that there are many effective treatments for those suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

All Of The Following Treatments May Be Used For PTSD

There are many effective treatment options available to those suffering from PTSD. The following treatments are common for PTSD patients:
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy
    • Treatment is where a therapist helps the patient confront distressing memories and emotions related to the traumatic event.
  • Prolonged Exposure Therapy
    • This treatment used prolonged exposure to triggers of the traumatic event to help the patient process the events and manage their feelings surrounding the trauma.
  • Group Therapy
    • A group of people who have experienced similar traumas get together and discuss their trauma and help each other overcome their traumas.
  • Medication
    • Medications may be used to help manage symptoms related to PTSD. Some symptoms that may be helped by medication include anxiety and depression related to the traumatic event.

Legal Options for Astroworld Victims Suffering from PTSD

Treatment for mental health conditions such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder often requires treatment from a licensed and certified mental health professional such as a psychologist or psychiatrist. These treatments are often costly and go on for a long time. There is help available to you if you were at the Astroworld Tragedy and are suffering from PTSD. Join the Astroworld Lawsuit now and get the justice you deserve! You should not be left to fend for yourself and pay for your medical bills after being injured due to the negligence of Travis Scott, LiveNation, and ScoreMore among others. Contact us now to get your FREE legal consultation, or call 713-766-1781 24/7 for an immediate response.

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