My New Life
At the age of 23, I woke up one weekday morning with the feeling that something was wrong. I searched my mind. Oh, yes. I remembered. I remembered that I was living a new life; ... Read more... »
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PTSD Articles
The Real Me
Everyone who cared had tried to help me for so long, but nothing was working. The elders of my church, although they placed no confidence in psychology, didn’t know what else to do. They offered ... Read more... »
Alice’s Story
My name is Alice and I live in New Zealand, and have lived here all my life. I am 24 years old, although I feel like I am still that small five-year-old girl going ... Read more... »
My Search for Significance
I remember losing my self-worth the day my dad and I raced up to visit my mother in the hospital. I was about seven years old. She was sick with bronchitis and asthma ... Read more... »
Two Stories of PTSD
Maria was only 15 when she was attacked by a group of men on the way home from school. They took turns screaming abuse at her and then they each raped her. Finally, they tried ... Read more... »
Who is Typically Diagnosed with PTSD?
There is no "typical" demographic profile for a person with PTSD. While military doctors first identified PTSD as "shell shock" or "battle fatigue," today it is recognized as a disorder that affects people of all ... Read more... »
Differential Diagnosis of PTSD Symptoms
While the symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may seem similar to those of other disorders, there are differences. For example, PTSD symptoms may seem similar to those of anxiety disorders, such as acute stress ... Read more... »
What Causes PTSD?
Explanations of PTSD focus primarily on the way that the mind is affected by traumatic experiences. Theorists speculate upon facing overwhelming trauma, the mind is unable to process information and feelings in a normal way. ... Read more... »
Treatment of PTSD
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder that develops after exposure to a traumatic event, such as a violent attack, an accident or a natural disaster. The person may experience the traumatic event directly, ... Read more... »
Myths and Facts about PTSD
Myth: PTSD is only seen in people with "weak characters" who are unable to cope with difficult situations in the same way that most of us do.
Fact: PTSD is a human response to markedly abnormal ... Read more... »
Frequently Asked Questions about PTSD
Is the cause of PTSD simply a traumatic event?
Although PTSD begins after a traumatic event, other factors also play an important role. The severity, type, and circumstances of the traumatic event may determine whether or ... Read more... »
Symptoms and Diagnosis of PTSD
There are three main kinds of symptoms that clinicians look for when diagnosing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). These include re-experiencing symptoms, avoidant symptoms and symptoms of increased arousal.
Re-experiencing symptoms include ways in which the person ... Read more... »
Associated Conditions of PTSD
Persons with PTSD often have other disorders as well, which makes it difficult for clinicians to diagnose the PTSD. In particular, major depression and substance abuse are common in people with PTSD. There may also ... Read more... »
PTSD: A Roller Coaster Life
From the time I was a young child until I was 17 years of age, my father and his brother raped me and in other was sexually abused me. I did tell my parents about ... Read more... »
