Recovering from trauma can be challenging. Since the right PTSD treatment is different from one person to the next, the recovery process can be slow going as you work to find what’s best for you. Sometimes finding the best PTSD treatment requires trial and error. Still, the treatments available are the same for everyone. Let’s …
Many people are familiar with post-traumatic stress disorder, the anxiety disorder that results from a traumatic event. The disorder was once referred to as “shell shock,” commonly found in veterans and soldiers exposed to war zone deployment, training accidents, and military sexual trauma. Today, PTSD has gained national awareness, and the disorder is found in …
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Navigating the symptoms of PTSD through daily life can be challenging. Approximately 44.7 million people are struggling with PTSD in the United States alone. Recognized as a psychobiological mental disorder, those with PTSD have the highest rates of healthcare service use. While effective treatment plans vary from patient to patient, some at-home techniques can help …
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Many people use the terms panic attack and anxiety attack interchangeably. However, the two are not the same, with the primary difference being the cause of these attacks. Both panic and anxiety attacks cause intense, overwhelming, and emotional feelings that significantly impact your everyday life. So, what is the difference between the two, and how …
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Sleeping problems affect over 80% of patients with complex PTSD. Even a single traumatic event can create lifelong psychological trauma that impacts your body over time. Since lack of sleep can significantly impact your overall health, it’s crucial to get your sleep habits under control. Healthy sleep habits can reduce the symptoms of PTSD and …
Posttraumatic stress disorder is a psychiatric disorder that occurs in individuals who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event. While the term was commonly associated with veterans and active-duty military years ago, PTSD can occur in anyone. Recent studies show that PTSD affects approximately 3.5% of U.S. adults each year, with an estimated one in …
Is burnout real? Once only recognized as a workplace issue, burnout is a common problem impacting individuals from all walks of life today. In a technology-driven, overworked, touch-and-go world, juggling the demands of your work, home, family, and social life can be a challenge. Unfortunately, individuals are feeling the effects of today’s demands at faster …
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Aging Veterans and Post-traumatic Disorder Stress Symptoms Human development and degeneration pass through different stages. As people age, they are faced with numerous health conditions and diseases. One of the common conditions most aged people have is Post-traumatic Stress Disorder. This is often associated with relapse in memory and flashback of happenings. Veterans with …
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Post-traumatic stress disorder is a chronic condition that may develop following exposure to a traumatic event, either through experiencing or witnessing it. PTSD is closely linked to other anxiety disorders, with its hallmark symptoms including re-experiencing the event, avoidance behaviours, changes in mood and cognitions, and increased arousal. Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD) is a …
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There are a few things you must first consider when looking for the best online therapist for you. Although your perfect fit is out there, it may take some trial and error before you find the right match. Below are some helpful tips for how to find the right online therapist for you, or otherwise …
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