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PTSD and Eating Disorders
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is caused by exposure to a traumatic event and results in recurrent or interfering recollections of the event. These recollections can occur in the form of dreams...
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The Connection between PTSD and Alcoholism
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a highly invasive disorder, and those who have it often see noticeable changes in their lifestyle as a result of their traumatic experience. PTSD can be caused...
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EMDR for Soldiers with PTSD
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is getting more attention now than ever before. Developed in the late 1980’s, this revolutionary and unique treatment works for survivors of...
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Reasons Women Struggle with PTSD
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an extremely painful and upsetting condition that affects both men and women alike. It can occur for a number of reasons, including physical or sexual abuse,...
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How Aging Affects PTSD Symptoms
The United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reports that “posttraumatic stress symptoms can emerge or re-emerge late in life,” as age-related factors affect preexisting mental health issues...
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How PTSD Is Represented in the Media
It is well accepted that the media has a large impact on how a society views certain aspects of culture. Through television, movies, and news, we are faced with the media’s ideas on what a culture...
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How Aging Affects PTSD Symptoms
Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is not a condition that clears up over time. In fact, unique aspects of aging can bring on PTSD symptoms years or even decades after the trauma was experienced....
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Coping with PTSD as a Victim
PTSD symptoms often keep people from finding the support they need to get better Some traumatic events stay with a person, intruding on normal life in a harmful way. It’s possible to survive with such...
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Is the US Doing Enough for Veterans With PTSD?
By Martha McLaughlin Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is estimated to affect seven to 12 percent of Americans.1 Multiple factors influence the rate of PTSD among military personnel, with lifetime...
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A Guide for Adults Returning to School After Treatment
The decision to return to school is a daunting one. If circumstances have interrupted your education—such as military service, pregnancy, substance abuse or other health issues—you’ll often face unique...
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