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 […]
PTSD Hallucinations: Audio And Visual
Were you aware that Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Complex PTSD (CPTSD) involves some extreme symptoms? The week of May 1st. through Mother’s day marks the anniversary of my husband’s two-week psychosis episode two years ago. That two weeks marked finalization of his diagnosis that we all know too well, that of PTSD. It wasn’t […]
10 Tips For Multiple Stressors that Really Work
Do you ever have times where life manifests multiple stressors from all angles? Consequently, presenting multiple stressors at any given time. This articles shares 10 tips on how to handle multiple stressors. Specifically, when dealing with more than the usual amounts of stress. Likwaise, how multiple stressors interfere your every day life choices. Due […]
Have You Experienced CPTSD Memory Issues?
Did you know that approximately 8% of Americans have PTSD OR CPTSD? Thats 24.4 million people! One of the most prevailing effects are CPTSD Memory Issues. Creating new memories and recalling past memories is troublesome. And, this topic is often overlooked. However, the truth is that your loved one may find it difficult to remember […]
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 what took pace during one’s previous trauma. However, not everyone […]
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 physical pain, dissociation, and severe disorientation. Furthermore, PTSD physical pain and residual […]