PTSD: What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder ?
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating condition that follows a terrifying event....
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PTSD Quick Facts
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an extremely debilitating condition that can occur after...
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On a Suicide Mission
Ringing in the year signals a new beginning for many people as they pursue resolutions to make...
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My Nervous Breakdown: The Onset of PTSD
The following is excerpted from the speech I gave at the 2003 NAMI Washington Annual Conference. I...
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Life After the Armed Forces: Going From a Military Brotherhood to a Civilian Community
Life After the Armed Forces: Going From a Military Brotherhood to a Civilian Community I grew up...
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The Link Between Childhood Trauma, PTSD, and Alcoholism
Untreated PTSD can lead to a serious struggle with alcoholism. Traumatized people often turn to alcohol as a form of self-medication. The hard reality is that trying to battle PTSD alone will likely lead to substance abuse and addiction. This, in turn, ends up intensifying the symptoms of PTSD. Though alcohol may provide a temporary distraction from trauma, it only exacerbates the problem.
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Handling Trauma: Treating PTSD with Hypnotherapy
Most of us experience trauma of one kind or another during our lifetime. It just seems built into...
Read More6 Ways To Help Soldiers Cope With Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
According to some reports, 90 percent of soldiers returning from Iraq who seek medical treatment do so for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is an emotional and psychological reaction to...
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The Facts About PTSD
What is post-traumatic stress disorder and how is it treated? Post-traumatic stress disorder...
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PTSD Treatment Options
Many people with anxiety disorders can be helped with treatment. Therapy for anxiety disorders...
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Reliving Trauma in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder that can develop after exposure to a...
Read MoreShell Shock
The Sept. 11, terrorist attacks at the Pentagon, in New York City and Pennsylvania claimed far more than thousands of innocent lives. Some experts believe millions of Americans across the country may have been psychologically...
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