Top 10 PTSD Blogs of 2014

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) often is linked to military veterans, but it can affect anyone following a traumatic event. There are five subtypes: normal stress response, acute stress disorder, uncomplicated PTSD, comorbid PTSD and complex PTSD. Sleep disturbances and flashbacks, where the sufferer relives the trauma, are hallmarks of the disease. PTSD has several other symptoms, some of which overlap with other disorders. These include a loss of interest in regular activities, feeling depressed, anxious and difficulty concentrating. A person with PTSD may find it difficult to relate to loved ones. Instead they are emotionally distant and consumed with a sense of dread. These blogs have been selected because they contain links and strategies specifically for people with PTSD in its various forms. Most are written by people with experience of trauma and PTSD, who know only too well how symptoms can interfere with day-to-day life. They convey down-to-earth advice and a sense of hope, and above all, living proof that PTSD can be overcome. Healing Combat Trauma is a dense source of information for and about people with PTSD. There are fantastic sidebars, listing many useful films, books, and integrative health practices. The Tao of Healing section has quotable quotes which are great if you’re looking for a quick morale boost. Although designed for veterans, the resources are useful for anyone with PTSD. After Trauma is written by Sara Staggs, a mental health pr...
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