Did you know that Equestrian therapy, also known as Equine Assisted Therapy, treats trauma survivors and their entire family? Equestrian Therapy is known in trauma therapy industries as Equine Assisted Therapy (EAP). In fact, this style of therapy involves horses as a way to build emotional growth. Those unfamiliar with this method of treating PTSD […]
PTSD Survivors Can Set and Accomplish Goals Too
Mainly because we tend to overthink (about everything) and end up getting over-stimulated. However, just because we are PTSD survivors doesn’t mean that we can’t successfully set goals. Better yet, achieve them. Not to mention, probably better than those who don’t have PTSD or CPTSD. Why? Because PTSD brains have been rewired to think of […]
Holidays Cause Issues For Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Have you noticed that the holidays are particularly way more stressful when you have Posttraumatic Stress Disorder? From Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve, you may experience frequent Posttraumatic Stress Disorder episodes. Unfortunately, this holds true for many people, even for my family. Typically, the holidays are known for bringing cheer, quality time with family, lavish […]
Top 75 PTSD Blogs And Websites
Top 75 PTSD Website Two Years In The Running Now! 2017 & 2018. None would be possible without all of you in our PTSD Community. Especially the unsung heroes. Hi PTSD Wifey Team, My name is Anuj Agarwal. I’m the Founder of Feedspot. I would like to personally congratulate you as your blog PTSD Wifey […]
Theory Wellness’s Cannabis And PTSD: By Amanda Sobczak
How much of a difference in symptoms does cannabis and PTSD make when responsibly paired together? Feature Author – Amanda Sobczak Amanda (pictured right) is a writer, editor, and professional nerd based in Pittsburgh. She will literally write and make bad jokes for food. Follow her on LinkedIn. Amanda writes today about health benefits cannabis […]
Diagnosing PTSD Criteria: DSM-5 PTSD Diagnostics
First and foremost, please seek medical assessment and treatment from a trained trauma specialist for diagnosing PTSD. This article is not intended for self-diagnosing. Mental health issues should only be assessed by licensed medical professionals. However, the information listed here is intended to give credible insight on what trauma medical providers use when diagnosing PTSD. […]