The Connection between PTSD and Alcoholism
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a severe anxiety disorder that can develop after exposure to a terrifying event or ordeal in which grave physical harm occurred or was threatened. Such events may include the following: Violent personal assaults Threat of death to oneself or to...How PTSD Can Increase Pain Sensitivity
Traumatic events are uncontrollable and nearly impossible to predict. Therefore, when people endure the throes of a life-altering event, they are likely to suffer mental and/or physical hardships as a result. These events can include combat situations, natural disasters, loss, death,...How PTSD can Cause Physical Pain Symptoms
PTSD is an anxiety disorder that develops after a traumatic event. It causes symptoms like reliving the traumatic event, avoiding troubling situations and hyper-arousal to stimuli. Flashbacks, nightmares, wanting to avoid people, places and things associated with the trauma, emotional...What Is Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)?
Complex posttraumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD) is a possible diagnosis for individuals who suffer from long-term episodes of trauma. Identified by Judith Herman, a psychiatrist and Harvard University professor, the term complex PTSD seeks to outline a group of symptoms common to...The Stages of PTSD Recovery
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) does not occur only to soldiers. PTSD can occur as a result of any number of traumatic experiences including violent assault, school bullying, and natural disaster. There are a large number of civilians who suffer from PTSD. Nonetheless, PTSD has...PTSD and Opioid Drug Prescriptions
An unfortunate part of participating in the Armed Services is the risk of experiencing physical injury as a result of combat or military operations. Many soldiers have complications dealing with their pain after they become injured, which can lead to a doctor or physician prescribing an...How PTSD Hurts Relationships
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a devastating psychological disorder that has the power to destroy a person’s life. Experiencing trauma overwhelms the emotional functions of a person, which causes the individual to essentially shut down emotionally. The unprocessed, pent-up...Loss of Limbs and Trauma
Traumatically losing a limb may occur due to a serious accident, combat or during a terrorist attack. Improvised explosive devices in military combat zones have increased the likelihood of soldiers losing limbs during combat. Furthermore, for non-military personnel diseases and medical...How Alcohol Affects PTSD
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a serious physical and psychological condition that is caused by exposure to intensely stressful circumstances and experiences such as the following: Battlefield violence Natural disasters Violent crimes Physical or sexual abuse The sudden loss of...Ecstasy (MDMA) and PTSD Treatment
Recent media reports, including an extensive article in the New York Times, have detailed a current number of independent, small-scale studies of the effectiveness of the mind-altering “party drug” Ecstasy (MDMA) in the treatment of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The theory...PTSD after a Hurricane
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is often associated with war veterans. However, many people do not realize that a number of other events can cause PTSD. It is a severe anxiety disorder that can come from a traumatic event involving extreme fear, especially if that fear produces...Types of PTSD
PTSD is a major disorder that affects a great deal of people across the country. Some of these people may not even be aware that they are experiencing the pitfalls of the disorder, as it can often times be masked by denial. Many people may have the misconception that PTSD is a...Confidential Call
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