Among the many emerging trends on social media, one recent concerning fad is a casual and often inaccurate portrayal of trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD – along with an array of questionable interventions suggested for its cure. But what really is PTSD, who suffers from it, and what are the available treatments? As […]
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EMDR is a fairly new and nontradiational type of psychotherapy. It has become increasingly popular for treating PTSD. To learn more about it, here’s a look into what it is, how it works, if it’s effective, and the potential risks and benefits…
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Complicated grief can disrupt your daily life, cause you to withdraw socially, and can bring on a variety of strong emotions that are hard to deal with. If you or a loved one is dealing with grief, here’s what you need to know.
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Events that cause the individual to fear for personal life and wellbeing—such as a car collision or other accident, a physical or sexual assault, long-term abuse, torture, a natural disaster, living in a war zone, or life-altering experiences like the death of a loved one—can all spur the following PTSD symptoms.
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Although the term “nervous breakdown” once referred to a variety of mental illnesses— like anxiety, depression, and acute stress disorder—medical professionals no longer use it. The average person may still refer to their symptoms by this name, so it’s important to discuss the 12 common signs.
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We’ve all experienced a moment of panic before, however, when panic becomes a chronic and alarming response to everyday life, you may require professional help to overcome anxiety and panic attacks. Here are six realities of living with panic attacks and panic disorder…
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