Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition caused by traumatic events. The traumas associated with PTSD vary from person to person. PTSD can develop after a single traumatic event or a series of traumatic occurrences. Complex PTSD (CPTSD) is a...
Do you experience intense nightmares on a frequent basis? If you are experiencing chronic nightmares, they could be a symptom of a mental health disorder. College students, like other adults, tend to experience bad dreams on occasion. If you are having nightmares...
Some trauma survivors have intense reactions and feelings that can seem unpredictable, such as guilt, fear, shame, anger, resentment and sadness. We still don’t fully understand why some people develop trauma symptoms and others don’t, but our...
In the discussion of mental health distress that stems from trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder is likely to be brought up. But it’s important to remember that not all trauma disorders are the same: There are actually varying degrees of PTSD that can impact the...
Have you ever walked through a crowded mall and suddenly felt a wave of anxiety wash over you? Or maybe a loud bang makes you feel like you’ll jump out of your skin, even if it’s just a car backfiring. For people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), everyday...
Persistent feelings of unexplained sadness can cast a shadow over your whole world. And not knowing the reason behind your emotions can make it extremely difficult to explain your experience to others, leading to frustration and a sense of isolation. If you’ve been...
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