June was PTSD awareness month and several organizations have a goal to increase awareness while also minimizing the stigma associated with PTSD. By educating yourself on various PTSD facts, you will become more aware of how this disease affects so any people in the U.S. There is so much to learn … [Read more...]
PTSD And Marriage Guide: Statistics Infographic
PTSD And Marriage: Guide for the couples who face PTSD or CPTSD. Download PTSD And Marriage Guide Here. PTSD And Marriage Guide Sometimes you feel like giving up. Why does everything have to be so hard? Other times, you wish someone would just give you a manual for dealing with all aspects of … [Read more...]
CPTSD and PTSD Cannabis Treatment
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), not only prvelant in war veterans, but also those with non-combat CPTSD or PTSD could benefit from PTSD cannabis treatment. Symptoms include extreme anxiety and other symptoms following a traumatic experience. Most studies have shown PTSD cannabis treatment is … [Read more...]
Wives Of Loved Ones With PTSD Or CPTSD
Does your spouse or loved one suffer from Post Traumatic Stress disorder (PTSD) or Complex PTSD (CPTSD)? If you are then you most likely suffer right along side them. Wives of loved ones with PTSD are some of the strongest and hopeful people who are out there. According to the U.S. Department of … [Read more...]
CPTSD PTSD: How To Handle Multiple Stressors
Do you ever feel like life hits you from all angles at the same time? Hence having multiple different stressors at once. This article's all about how to handle multiple stressors. Finding yourself in a high stress circumstance can lead to increased anxiety. Unwind and tune into this amazing PTSD … [Read more...]
Complex PTSD Triggers: How They Change
Did you know that (C)PTSD triggers are what cause symptoms to surface? A trigger describes the "cause" of a PTSD episode or the onset of symptoms. With (C)PTSD, your brain does not process trauma the same way a non-PTSD brain would. Given that, triggers manifest. A trigger is reminiscent of … [Read more...]
Our Life Prior to PTSD Diagnosis (part 2)
Before I go into the week of my husband's psychosis I want to share a little more about our life prior to that week. Our life prior to PTSD Diagnosis was really great as you can imagine. Although I have my complaints about his long work schedule everything was pretty normal. You can read more about … [Read more...]
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Residual Symptoms
When someone experiences a Post Traumatic Stress Disorder episode there are residual symptoms. Residual symptoms are different from PTSD symptoms. These begin immediately after the episode subsides. And, these residual effects last for another 24 to 48 hours. The most common issues that occur are … [Read more...]
PTSD Letter Written By PTSD Victim
I came across this on Facebook as I was updating my page www.facebook.com/ptsdwifeyblog and wanted to share it to show perspective from a person who suffers from PTSD. PTSD Letter Written By PTSD Victim ♥ "A Letter to My Significant Other About My PTSD I have PTSD there is no cure yet but I can … [Read more...]
PTSD Self Help Support Supporting Your Loved One
Life with PTSD can often seem unbearable, uncertain, and out of control. There is recovery just around the corner through PTSD self help support, and determination. Although your loved one suffers one of the most challenging diseases does not mean they cannot control their PTSD symptoms. I felt … [Read more...]
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