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 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 and will […]
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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 […]
Important PTSD Routines To Survive PTSD
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder routines are crucial for the progress of one’s recovery. Especially, if they suffer the symptoms of PTSD often. Life is even harder when there is no routine. Lacking a regimen in the chaotic day-to-day for one who suffers from PTSD will make each day more of a struggle. Experts say that stability is […]