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by B.C. Raines on 05/31/18
PTSD: How much do you know?
I don’t know about you but for the longest time when I heard PTSD, I immediately thought about those who have experienced deployment and/or war experiences associated with military service. But I’ve come to realize that anyone who has experienced a traumatic life experience can experience symptoms association with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Common symptoms include:
Flashbacks, or feeling like the event is happening again
Trouble sleeping or nightmares
Feeling alone
Angry outbursts
Feeling worried, guilty, or sad (Source: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: MedlinePlus)
June is PTSD Awareness Month and June 27th is National PTSD Awareness Day. I challenge you learn more about this disorder. I have included some links that I hope will be helpful.
Helpful links
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
https://www.nami.org/Learn-More/Mental-Health-Conditions/Posttraumatic-Stress-Disorder
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/index.shtml
https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/post-traumatic-stress-disorder#1
https://medlineplus.gov/posttraumaticstressdisorder.html
PTSD Awareness Month: Educate Yourself
https://www.nami.org/About-NAMI/NAMI-News/2013/PTSD-Awareness-Month-Educate-Yourself
