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 physical pain, dissociation, and severe disorientation. Furthermore, PTSD physical pain and residual […]
PTSD Self Help Support Supporting Your Loved One
Life with PTSD can often seem unbearable, uncertain, and out of control. However, PTSD self help practices can make a significant impact on a family facing PTSD. There’s 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 […]
CPTSD Substance Abuse – Compounding Issues
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or Complex PTSD (CPTSD), combined with substance abuse makes recovery from PTSD and CPTSD symptoms extremely challenging. Watching your loved one’s self-destructive behavior is heart-wrenching. You support them daily through horrific PTSD symptoms and episodes that leave you weak, terrified, confused, and heartbroken at times. It’s frustrating because you work so hard […]
PTSD Grounding and Calming Techniques
PTSD grounding and calming techniques range from very simple to pretty complex. Choosing the best exercise to implement during the onset of a Post Traumatic Stress Disorder episode varies. This may vary by the person as well as their symptoms’ intensity level. You can learn about grounding and calming techniques by asking your therapist, and by […]
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Remission – A Break From Symptoms
What is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder remission? Most likely, 99.99% of you have a hard time believing that your symptoms can take a vacation. I used to feel the same exact way. However, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Remission is very possible. Although, there is no curing PTSD, the road to recovery can exile your horrifying […]