Seeking Treatment for Co-occurring PTSD and Anxiety Conditions
Mental illnesses, such as anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and addiction, often come in pairs. When someone suffers from more than one mental illness it is referred to as a Dual Diagnosis. Dual Diagnosis patients are treated differently than other patients, since both...How the Brain Protecting Itself Can Cause PTSD
The Mayo Clinic defines posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event. PTSD can cause a variety of symptoms that can appear soon after the traumatic event ends or even years later. The US Department of Veterans...PTSD and Medical Emergencies
According to the Mayo Clinic, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that begins when someone experiences or witnesses a terrifying event. Symptoms of this condition may include flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety and uncontrollable thoughts about the...PTSD and Fatigue
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) impacts people from many walks of life, and it can wreak havoc on them physically. This mental condition can develop in response to many painful experiences, including combat exposure, surviving a natural disaster, enduring great loss, physical/sexual...Civilian Women and PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a serious psychological disease that is caused by exposure to emotionally intense and traumatic events. Most people are aware of the effects of this disorder on soldiers experiencing battlefield violence – which is pronounced and problematic on...Somatic Experiencing for Soldiers with PTSD
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychological condition that creates intense emotional issues for people who survive terrifying experiences. For example, soldiers may develop this disorder as a result of combat, because it is an emotional defense mechanism: the brain partially...PTSD and Eating Disorders
Post-traumatic stress disorder is a form of anxiety disorder that results after exposure to an extreme traumatic stressor, possibly involving actual or threatened death, serious injury or threat to one’s physical integrity. In addition to this diagnostic criterion, children can develop...How Pathological Stress Affects PTSD
Stress is a person’s emotional and physical response to problematic stimuli. It is a normal physiological process, and is necessary for some events. However, when stress overwhelms a person’s ability to cope, it is considered pathological stress. This type of stress damages nearly all...Effects of PTSD on Physical Health
Many people believe that stress is only detrimental to mental health, but the truth is that stress affects the entire body’s ability to function properly. It can cause a wide variety of symptoms, from upset stomach to back pain. Those suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)...CTSD (Continuous Traumatic Stress Disorder)
Trauma has extreme and potentially devastating effects on emotional health, especially when it lasts a long time. People who are exposed to danger repeatedly or for a long time may develop continuous traumatic stress disorder (CTSD) as a response. If you struggle with this issue, seek...Women in the Military and PTSD
The statistics about military personnel suffering with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are significant, and all branches of the military are creating and implementing programs to address the needs of our soldiers. According to a 2009 report by the National Center for PTSD, PTSD...What are the DSM Criteria for PTSD?
DSM criteria refer to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). The manual is published by the American Psychiatric Association (ASA) and used as the criteria for classifying mental disorders in the U.S. The DSM is the go-to source for clinicians, researchers,...Confidential Call
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