Please share an interesting fact about ptsd.

This: Myth: this is usually the consequence of war injury and does not effect otherwise healthy adults.

Our: Our brain heals itself with trauma w/ flashbacks, share them with a good therapist, they'll go away!

PTSD: Ptsd affects almost 8% of the public; twice as many women as men.

Individual: Individual and group therapy types will benefit you.

It: Myth: it is better to be alone. Do spend time with others.

Studies: Studies using the recreational drug xtasy during recall shows positive effects for treating ptsd.

You: You are not alone. Any traumatic event in your life can cause this.

Myth:: Myth: once with ptsd, always with ptsd. Truth: ptsd can be overcome with great success!

The: The first recorded case of ptsd was an egyptian combat veteran named hori, 3000 years ago.

During: During the storm, a whole host of hormonal and neurotransmitter imbalances may occur.

PTSD: Ptsd is a stressful overreaction to a frightening experience.

PTSD: Ptsd is your minds attempt to learn from a traumatic experience so it does not reoccur.

They: Myths: one should be able to move on after traumatic events; those who can't cope are weak.

Chronic: Chronic post traumatic stress disorder lasts 3 or more months.

COMBAT: Combat stress symptom: irritability, anger & aggression that doesn't dissipate.

PTSD: Ptsd happens to men and women in combat, after rape, car accidents, and domestic violence.

When: When using sertraline/zoloft, one must avoid eating grapefruit. Speak to your doctor.

Not: It's a myth that: ptsd is just a problem following battlefield or neighborhood violence.

Resilience: Resilience is the most important area of study in psychology today. It gives hope to ptsd survivors.

People: People with ptsd that is treated are some of the most nonjudgmental yet empathic/discerning people.

PTSD: Ptsd is a response to an event that involved intense fear, horror or a sense of helplessness.

Follow: Follow your gut's intuition about people. You are likely to be right.

PTSD: Ptsd has probably existed in human history since we first faced potentially life-threatening trauma.

PTSD: Ptsd was first coined in the 1970s and added to the dsm-iii as an official diagnosis.

In: In world war i, the term "shell shock" was used to described similar symptoms before ptsd was used.

Da: Da costa's syndrome, or soldier's heart, was a term used during american civil war for ptsd symptoms.

PTSD: Ptsd is not just a soldier's dilemma. It can happen to anyone.

Many: Many people with ptsd live normal and healthy lives with proper supportive services.

PTSD:: Ptsd: you adjust yourself to the trauma (accommodation) instead of processing it(assimilation).

Healing: Healing is a matter of time, but it is sometimes also a matter of opportunity. ― hippocrates.

Ignore: Most victims never seek professional help.

Ignore: Ptsd is best helped by counseling than by meds.

Ignore: Ptsd isn't weakness; its what remains after being hurt. Hard to fix by yourself. Get help.

Ignore: Meditation helps heal the mind and spirit.

Ignore: Some PTSD memories are completely gone with EMDR and some minor ones stay even with years of therapy.

Ignore: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is very treatable with medication, therapy, and supportive counseling.

Ignore: PTSD can result from any trauma which leads to hyper vigilance, nightmares and flashbacks.

Ignore: Most of my PTSD patients do much better joining a support group, being able to reach out and 0 drugs.

Ignore: Onset of PTSD following retirement is not uncommon for many individuals with prior trauma exposure.

Ignore: Seeking out support from other people after a traumatic event may reduce the risk of PTSD.

Ignore: The VA has a number of free apps offered to support folks dealing w/PTSD. Peace and good health.

Ignore: Benzodiazepines are Contraindicated in the treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.