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...
Having post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is challenging for anyone. If you’re a college student with PTSD, you will likely face your own set of unique challenges. Your college years can be an exciting time. College tends to offer a wide range of exciting new...
Humans have experienced traumatic stress since the time of our earliest written texts. Our concepts of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex PTSD (CPTSD) reflect new ways of looking at natural biological reactions. However, many gaps between research...
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