One common concern I’m repeatedly hearing is that folks think treatment will somehow make things worse. PTSD is a disorder that worsens over time, and the more that you avoid dealing with it, the worse it becomes and the longer it lasts. With that said, the symptoms of avoidance can be the very symptoms maintaining your PTSD and preventing you from taking the leap into getting help you need.
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We hear the term “PTSD” often, but what is PTSD? Here’s the breakdown of the trauma that can lead to PTSD and its related symptoms.
If you find yourself struggling or not feeling yourself, it’s natural to try to figure out what is going on. Sometimes these struggles show up after trauma and you may be questioning if you may have Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD. I talk about PTSD as a disorder quite a lot in my work as … Read more