What is PTSD?
PTSD Basics
It’s normal to have upsetting memories, feel on edge, or have trouble sleeping after a traumatic event. At first, it may be hard to do normal daily activities, like go to work, go to school, or spend time with people you care about. But most people start to feel better after a few weeks or months.
If it’s been longer than a few months and you’re still having symptoms, you may have PTSD. For some people, PTSD symptoms may start later on, or they may come and go over time. See PTSD Basics to learn more.
More PTSD Topics
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Avoidance
Avoidance is a common reaction to trauma. It is natural to want to avoid thinking about or feeling emotions about a stressful event. But when avoidance is extreme, or when it’s the main way you cope, it can interfere with your emotional recovery and healing.
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Trauma Reminders: Anniversaries
On the anniversary of a traumatic event, some survivors have an increase in distress. These “anniversary reactions” can range from feeling mildly upset for a day or two to a more extreme reaction with more severe mental health or medical symptoms.
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Trauma Reminders: Triggers
People respond to traumatic events in a number of ways, such as feelings of concern, anger, fear, or helplessness. Research shows that people who have been through trauma, loss, or hardship in the past may be even more likely than others to be affected by new, potentially traumatic events.
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Aging Veterans and Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms
For many Veterans, memories of their wartime experiences can still be upsetting long after they served in combat. Even if they served many years ago, military experience can still affect the lives of Veterans today.
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Very Young Trauma Survivors
Trauma and abuse can have grave impact on the very young. The attachment or bond between a child and parent matters as a young child grows. This bond can make a difference in how a child responds to trauma.
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PTSD in Children and Teens
Trauma affects school-aged children and teenagers differently than adults. If diagnosed with PTSD, the symptoms in children and teens can also look different. For many children, PTSD symptoms go away on their own after a few months. Yet some children show symptoms for years if they do not get treatment. There are many treatment options available including talk and play therapy.
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History of PTSD in Veterans: Civil War to DSM-5
PTSD became a diagnosis with influence from a number of social movements, such as Veteran, feminist, and Holocaust survivor advocacy groups. Research about Veterans returning from combat was a critical piece to the creation of the diagnosis. So, the history of what is now known as PTSD often references combat history.
If this happens, this is huge. Do you have a service dog or know someone that does?
House passes bill to allow VA to fund service dogs for veterans with PTSD
thehill.com
The House passed a bill Wednesday that would allow the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to begin a project connecting service dogs and veterans. RAFFLE IS CLOSED!!!
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I want to thank everyone who entered and helped this veteran. I spoke with the winner of the raffle and they wanted their share to go to the veteran. This makes my heart so happy. The veteran has also contacted me and wanted to tell everyone that they are at a loss of words and how much they appreciate everyone. When I told them that this was from all over the country, they were amazed to say the least. Thank you!
Live drawing for the raffle! Thank you for everyone that is helping this veteran in need!
If this happens, this is huge. Do you have a service dog or know someone that does?
House passes bill to allow VA to fund service dogs for veterans with PTSD
thehill.com
The House passed a bill Wednesday that would allow the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to begin a project connecting service dogs and veterans.RAFFLE IS CLOSED!!!
2 flag raffle! This raffle is for TWO wooden flags made by myself. This will more than likely be one of the last raffles and last flags that I will be making for a while. The funds for this will go to the veteran who had the house fire. There will only be 20 spots available. Once the spots are filled, the drawing will take place. I am hoping this will get filled up today! Each spot is $20 paypal to 4cornershike@gmail.com or you can go to paypal.me/4cornershike Thank you and good luck!
I want to thank everyone who entered and helped this veteran. I spoke with the winner of the raffle and they wanted their share to go to the veteran. This makes my heart so happy. The veteran has also contacted me and wanted to tell everyone that they are at a loss of words and how much they appreciate everyone. When I told them that this was from all over the country, they were amazed to say the least. Thank you!
Live drawing for the raffle! Thank you for everyone that is helping this veteran in need!
