Please share an interesting fact about dealing with post traumatic stress disorder.

Ignore: (+) if 3/4 questions: 1- nightmares/flashbacks, 2- avoidance, 3 - numbness, 4 - startled easily.

Acupuncture: Acupuncture has been shown to be effective in treating PTSD in the military.

Mindfulness: Mindfulness meditation has been shown to be effective in treating PTSD in the military.

Integrative: Integrative medicine department in va hospitals are helping soldiers with ptsd after returning from war.

Ignore: The most important tip is to remember that with help you will feel better.

Ignore: During a flashback, put both feet on the floor, remind yourself where you are and that you're safe.

DSM-5,: DSM-5, PTSD removed from Anxiety Disorders in new diagnostic category Trauma/stress related disorder.

Ignore: A person with drug and alcohol issues is more likely to have PTSD than the general population.

Ignore: Please seek care from a therapist - you can turn your life around with help.

Ignore: Practice deep breathing. Pray daily. Read Psalms. Exercise daily. Yoga helps. Have a loving pet.

Ignore: Out with the stress, in with the new; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy can help you, too!

Ignore: PTSD is a normal response to trauma. Clinical hypnosis is one way to treat it.

Ignore: Techniques like EMDR and Emotional Freedom Technique are often very helpful for PTSD.