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PTSD Women’s Group Wants To Build Awareness

December 11, 2019 by Ellen Donker

Want to find out about how PTSD impacts women, go to #FacesOfPTSD. By Christine Cissy White Christine Cissy White, Joyelle Brandt and Arlen Faulkner are part of the grassroots movement #FacesOfPTSD Men. Soldiers. Brains. I was ... | Read More

Filed Under: Civilian Life, Posts Tagged With: #FacesOfPTSD, awareness, PTSD, Women, Women with PTSD

Jeffrey Epstein Survivors Discuss Traumatic Impact

December 10, 2019 by Ellen Donker

Jeffrey Epstein Survivors Discuss Traumatic Impact . . . Designing For Trauma Supports Health and Wellness . . . Sewing Away Trauma . . . Study Shows PTSD Can Lead To Binge Eating . . . Corrections Officer Reveals How Job Caused PTSD . . . ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: Binge Eating, Climate Change, Jeffrey Epstein, PTSD, Sewing, veterans, Wellness

A Mother Finds Herself After Losing Her Children

December 9, 2019 by Ellen Donker

It took a while and a lovely puppy, but Debbie Streiter is living again.By Courtenay Higgins Photography: Boris Zlotsky, Gruskin Group©2015 It was unusually cold and rainy on April 5, 2003, when 20-year-old Ashley Streiter, back from Kutztown ... | Read More

Filed Under: Civilian Life, Posts Tagged With: drunk driving, Family, Healing, PTSD

Why Facebook Moderators are Suing the Company for Trauma

December 9, 2019 by Ellen Donker

Why Facebook moderators are suing the company for trauma . . . A new therapy, using PTSD hypnosis, saved his life . . . How being a phone sex operator helped this woman heal from sexual trauma . . . Women — If you’re struggling dealing with a trauma, ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: Facebook, homelessness, Pearl Harbor shooting, PTSD, ptsd hypnosis, Trauma

Please Tell Someone Directly

December 6, 2019 by Ellen Donker

After living for 30 years with PTSD, the writer explains how he finally broke free.By John Hack I battled with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder for three decades before making peace. My feelings shifted and evolved. I’d get a grip, and a new symptom ... | Read More

Filed Under: Civilian Life, Posts Tagged With: Memories, PTSD, therapy

Crisis Line Supports Military Soldiers With Trauma

December 4, 2019 by Ellen Donker

Sensing the Need for Confidential Treatment, an Army Medic is Quietly and Effectively Helping his Comrades.By Craig Winston Craig Genteman, an Army medic for 11 years, was deployed multiple times to Iraq. This experience provided him the ... | Read More

Filed Under: Military Life, Posts Tagged With: 741741, crisis text line, military, PTSD, support, treatment

Infertility And Trauma

December 4, 2019 by Ellen Donker

Infertility And Trauma . . . Women And Trauma Equal PTSD . . . PTSD Treatment That Helps Domestic Violence Survivors . . . Post Office Reveals Healing PTSD Stamp To Raise Funds . . . Florida State Senator Discusses Her Lasting Trauma From Car ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: domestic violence, infertility, PTSD, soldiers, tbi, therapy dolls, Trauma, veterans

Trauma Theater Supports Youth With Mental Issues

December 2, 2019 by Ellen Donker

A Massachusetts treatment center uses the stage to support children coping with personal struggles. By Christine Graf World-renowned trauma expert Bessel van der Kolk calls child abuse and neglect the most vital public health issue in ... | Read More

Filed Under: Civilian Life, Posts Tagged With: complex trauma, drama, PTSD, trauma drama, youth

Yoga Can Heal The Impact of Trauma

December 2, 2019 by Ellen Donker

By Tresca Weinstein J. L. Pizarro wears a silver bracelet with the engraving “Doc, Thank You.” It was given to him by several of the countless soldiers whose lives he saved during his deployment as a combat medic during the Vietnam War, and it is ... | Read More

Filed Under: Trauma Today Tagged With: Healing, PTSD, veterans, Yoga

Memories Trigger PTSD and Addiction

December 2, 2019 by Ellen Donker

Despite being different mental disorders, addiction and PTSD can both stem from deep-rooted memories. By Sonia Tagliareni Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is a chronic and debilitating condition that sets in after traumatic events such as ... | Read More

Filed Under: Trauma Today Tagged With: Addiction, Memories, PTSD

PTSD Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

December 2, 2019 by Ellen Donker

The Veterans Administration’s list provides what to look for and what to do to help someone suffering from PTSD or a traumatic event. Causes: Combat ExposureChild Sexual or Physical AbuseTerrorist AttackSerious AccidentSexual/Physical ... | Read More

Filed Under: Trauma Today Tagged With: causes, PTSD, symptoms, treatment

PTSD Support Tips

December 2, 2019 by Ellen Donker

Helping someone with PTSD can be difficult. The author explains how to deal and heal.By Dan Pitzer PTSD is a syndrome, a collection of symptoms that can vary from person to person, yet have many characteristics in common. Folks with PTSD ... | Read More

Filed Under: Trauma Today Tagged With: PTSD, tips

Mindfulness Can Ease Anxiety

December 2, 2019 by Ellen Donker

Treating anxiety starts with one’s own mind. By Dr. Marisa Tomasic, Ph.D. Anyone who has suffered from anxiety can undeniably relate that it takes away the ability to experience the joyful moments of daily living. While the majority of people ... | Read More

Filed Under: Trauma Today Tagged With: anxiety, mental health, PTSD

Outside Activity Is Good For The Body and Soul

December 2, 2019 by Ellen Donker

By Marisa M. Tomasic, Ph.D. Imagine for a moment walking along a path in the forest, a cascade of green highlighting the landscape as you savor the abundance of sights, sounds, and soothing aromas of nature. You feel present, taking in the moment. ... | Read More

Filed Under: Trauma Today Tagged With: health, Nature, PTSD

10 Questions with…Senator Cory Booker

December 2, 2019 by Ellen Donker

Cory Booker is on the presidential campaign trail, but when we sat down with him in his office in Newark, N.J., his focus on mental health and improved care for veterans was clear as the blue sky outside the windows. What are your thoughts on ... | Read More

Filed Under: Trauma Today Tagged With: Cory Booker, mental health, PTSD, tbi, veterans

After Losing His Parents, Michigan State Player Celebrates Senior Night With His Dogs

December 2, 2019 by Ellen Donker

Michigan State player Josh Butler with his dogs Remi and Roxy. After Losing His Parents, Michigan State Player Celebrates Senior Night With His Dogs . . . Dallas Cowboys Add Service Dog To The Team Roster . . . Shooting Survivor Struggles With ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: PTSD, Trauma

Smart Planning For Escaping Domestic Abuse

November 29, 2019 by Ellen Donker

Victims can help themselves by preparing an exit strategy.By Nora Hood Leaving an abusive relationship is an emotionally jarring ordeal. Women often put off making such a wrenching decision believing their partner will change or out of fear of ... | Read More

Filed Under: Civilian Life, Posts Tagged With: domestic abuse, domestic violence, dv

Sex And PTSD

November 27, 2019 by Ellen Donker

A doctor explains how to overcome the intersection of intimacy and PTSD.  By Sharna Striar For many of us, an intimate relationship can be challenging. But for those with PTSD, it can often feel impossible. If you have experienced ... | Read More

Filed Under: Civilian Life, Posts Tagged With: PTSD, sex therapist, sexual intimacy, sexual problems

A Child Abuse Victim Tells Her Story

November 25, 2019 by Ellen Donker

In her own words, Lora Horn explains her three secrets for dealing with PTSD.By Lora Horn I was abused as a child. My parents weren’t purposely cruel. I suspect they both had Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in an age when PTSD wasn’t even the ... | Read More

Filed Under: Civilian Life, Posts Tagged With: PTSD

Did Jackie O’ Suffer From PTSD?

November 22, 2019 by Ellen Donker

Five decades after President John F. Kennedy was assassinated, author Barbara Leaming makes the case that former First Lady Jackie Kennedy may have suffered from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. By David Cummings Barbara Leaming is not a ... | Read More

Filed Under: Civilian Life, Posts Tagged With: assassination, jackie onassis, jfk, kennedy, PTSD

The Pursuit to Happiness

November 20, 2019 by Ellen Donker

Dan Harris struggled with the darkness of anxiety. Then he found the light through meditation.By Charles Curtis Dan Harris has watched the video of what he calls the most embarrassing day of his life thousands of times. Dan Harris's on-air ... | Read More

Filed Under: Civilian Life, Posts Tagged With: anxiety, drug abuse, meditation, panic attack

Friends Adding Benefits

November 18, 2019 by Ellen Donker

If you’re a veteran fighting for disability rights, Vet Comp & Pen is waiting for your call, or email. By David Cummings  Vet Comp & Pen helps veterans get the benefits they medically and ethically deserve Many veterans don’t ... | Read More

Filed Under: Military Life, Posts Tagged With: benefits, Comp & Pen Medical Consulting, compensation, VA, veteran

PTSDesign

November 18, 2019 by Ellen Donker

Houseplants Improve Health and Well-Being By Kenneth A. Gruskin, AIA Research estimates a person spends 85-percent of life indoors. Obtaining meaningful access to visible and physical “natural” and “green” outdoor spaces is a challenge for ... | Read More

Filed Under: Civilian Life, Trauma Today Tagged With: green, houseplants, PTSD, wellbeing

10 Questions With…Jamie Heywood

November 18, 2019 by Ellen Donker

Co-Founder and Chairman, PatientsLikeMe.com Helping his brother deal with ALS sparked Heywood’s desire to find a way to support others in a similar situation. By PTSDJournal Staff What is PatientsLikeMe? JH: We’re a free website ... | Read More

Filed Under: Civilian Life, Military Life, Trauma Today Tagged With: als, PTSD, tbi, veterans

Telemedicine

November 18, 2019 by Ellen Donker

Phone calls may be better than house calls for treating Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. By Brandon Lilly While studying the effectiveness of mental health services for veterans returning from active military duty abroad, Dr. John Fortney, ... | Read More

Filed Under: Military Life, Trauma Today Tagged With: PTSD, telemedicine, veterans

Kaiser’s Study Results in an Ace

November 18, 2019 by Ellen Donker

The Adverse Childhood Experiences Study connected adolescent experiences with triggering PTSD in adulthood. By PTSDJournal Staff Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is a punishing psychological condition that most frequently diagnosed in combat ... | Read More

Filed Under: Civilian Life, Trauma Today Tagged With: ACE study, law and Order, PTSD, richard belzer

What’s in Your Stress-Relief Toolkit?

November 18, 2019 by Ellen Donker

Here are some simple, science-backed solutions to try out.By Marisa M. Tomasic, Ph.D Coming up with a plan to best handle stress requires thought. Depending on the nature of the stressor or one’s previous coping style, the very idea of ... | Read More

Filed Under: Civilian Life, Trauma Today Tagged With: PTSD, stress, toolkit

Fine Art

November 18, 2019 by Ellen Donker

A Marine Makes Ceramic Cups To Tell Stories of War By Christine Graf Ehren Tool (left) and Vietnam veteran Michael Aschenbrenner at a project in Oregon. Ehren Tool remembers the day he told his grandfather, a World War II Marine veteran, that ... | Read More

Filed Under: Military Life, Trauma Today Tagged With: ceramics, cups, marine corps, PTSD, veterans

Amped Up

November 15, 2019 by Ellen Donker

Kirstie Ennis lost her leg in war, became friends with Prince Harry, and climbed to the top of the World. Think she’s done? You don’t know Kirstie Ennis.By David Cummings Kirstie Ennis lost her leg in war. That didn't stop her from reaching the ... | Read More

Filed Under: Military Life, Posts Tagged With: kirstie ennis, marines, PTSD, walking with the wounded

10 Questions with…Michael Linnington

November 13, 2019 by Ellen Donker

CEO of the Wounded Warrior Project.By PTSDJournal Staff How many members do you have? Wounded Warrior Project serves more than 110,000 injured veterans and more than 26,000 family support members and caregivers. There are no fees for ... | Read More

Filed Under: Military Life, Posts Tagged With: PTSD, tbi, veterans, wounded warrier project

Walking Off War

November 11, 2019 by Ellen Donker

As we celebrate Veterans and Veterans Day, Sean Gobin is one Marine who deserves recognition for healing vets by getting them to walk in his footsteps. By PTSDJournal Staff Sean Gobin was ready for the next phase of his life, he just didn't ... | Read More

Filed Under: Military Life, Posts

Rescue Relief

November 8, 2019 by Ellen Donker

FEMA provides this veteran with a sense of purpose and an opportunity to serve.  By David Cummings Jeff Byard’s first day on the job at FEMA didn’t include meeting team members, decorating his office and taking congratulatory calls. ... | Read More

Filed Under: Military Life, Posts

Different Philosophy, Different Result

November 6, 2019 by Ellen Donker

Viet Cong veteran Tam Tien and American veteran John Attaway on the Mekong River; they both fought during the Vietnam War. Vietnamese veterans of the Vietnam War have not experienced the same level of PTSD as American soldiers. Could the country's ... | Read More

Filed Under: Military Life, Posts

Acting in Good Faith

November 4, 2019 by Ellen Donker

Sinise’s work for military causes have made him a citizen the armed service considers worthy of a salute. Gary Sinise is best known to most Americans for his portrayal of Lt. Dan Taylor in the Oscar-winning film Forrest Gump. But to real soldiers ... | Read More

Filed Under: Military Life, Posts

Sentenced to Life Podcast

November 4, 2019 by admin

What do you get when a survivor of child sex trafficking connects with a survivor of sexual abuse? Try a hard-truth listen with graphic storytelling that tackles trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder head-on. By David Cummings Kendall ... | Read More

Filed Under: Civilian Life, Trauma Today

Food for Thought

November 4, 2019 by admin

These snacks are healthy for the brain.By PTSDJournal Staff Blueberries Research suggests that compounds in blueberries known as flavonoids may improve memory, learning, and general cognitive function, including reasoning skills, ... | Read More

Filed Under: Civilian Life, Trauma Today

Beating the Odds

November 4, 2019 by admin

With the help of wrestler Dallas Diamond Page, Arthur Boorman found life again. By Andre Carter “I CAN DO THIS.” Arthur Boorman wrote those four simple words in a 2007 email to DDP Yoga founder Diamond Dallas Page. The retired Army Airborne ... | Read More

Filed Under: Military Life, Trauma Today

Please Tell Someone Directly

November 4, 2019 by admin

The author found happiness by working on himself to overcome struggles with anxiety and depression.  By Bill Edson Bill Edson is no longer looking down on himself, thanks to his own self-help theory. My Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ... | Read More

Filed Under: Trauma Today

10 Questions With … Cristina Fernandez

November 4, 2019 by admin

The psychiatric epidemiologist served at Harvard University and held academic appointments at the Miami VA healthcare system, the University of Miami School of Medicine, and served on the editorial advisory board of the Journal of Traumatic ... | Read More

Filed Under: Trauma Today

How To Flee Domestic Abuse and Violence

November 4, 2019 by admin

By Nora Hood Leaving an abusive relationship is an emotionally jarring ordeal. Women often put off making such a wrenching decision in the belief that their partner will change or out of fear of a violent response if they leave. The choice ... | Read More

Filed Under: Trauma Today

Brain Bank

November 4, 2019 by admin

Researchers can now collectively deposit information on the impact of PTSD on the brain. By Evan Bleier Dr. Matthew Friedman, the Department of Veterans Affairs National Center senior advisor and National PTSD Brain Bank (NPBB) founder ... | Read More

Filed Under: Trauma Today

Brian Anderson, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, CEO

Brian Anderson – A Veteran’s Story

June 13, 2018 by admin

Accelerated Resolution Therapy has changed countless lives by helping people rapidly move beyond trauma. If you or someone you know is suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress  (PTSD) or trauma symptoms, please contact ART International ... | Read More

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3 Types of Uncontained Anger and What To Do About It

March 18, 2018 by admin

Anger is one of the hardest emotions to come to terms with. It is an emotion that is, for the most part, rejected by society and instilled from very early on, to be avoided or suffer the consequences (rejection, being ‘frozen’ out or receive ... | Read More

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When Childhood Emotional Abuse Makes You Grow Up Feeling Invisible

March 14, 2018 by admin

By Yujia Ding I was told by one of my parents that I need to take better care of my service dog, to treat him well. Better care? Treat him well? I like to think I take extremely well care of both my dogs, my service dog and my rescue pup. This ... | Read More

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4 Tips for Parenting While Struggling With PTSD

March 2, 2018 by admin

By Christian Benedetto Jr. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is not the fault of our children, but it’s important to talk about it with our kids. Just as you must live with it and deal with it, so must they. It makes sense to explain some ... | Read More

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6 Myths About PTSD We Need to Stop Believing

March 1, 2018 by admin

  By Amy Morin Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is one of the most common issues I encounter in my therapy practice. Whether it's an adult who narrowly survived a serious car accident, or a child who endured abuse, the consequences of ... | Read More

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What to Know About Relationships With Someone With PTSD

February 28, 2018 by admin

By Kerry Keating Relationships can be challenging by themselves, but dating someone with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be even more taxing and sometimes quite confusing. I have been a nurse for 25 years and have had experiences dealing ... | Read More

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The ‘Scary’ Truth About Life After Trauma

February 26, 2018 by admin

By Mary Fakhoury Where do I begin? Who do I turn to? Where do I look? What now? These are often questions that linger around trauma. You see, facing the world after trauma is pretty terrifying. It’s hard. It is so unbelievably hard. It’s scary ... | Read More

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5 Active Ways to Build Mental Strength

February 22, 2018 by admin

By Amy Morin The ancient Greeks recognized the connection between the mind and the body. It's taken a long time for Western medicine to adopt this notion, yet science continues to prove—over and over again—that there's a strong link between our ... | Read More

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15 ‘Embarrassing’ Symptoms of Anxiety We Don’t Talk About

February 20, 2018 by admin

By Juliette Virzi When you live with a health condition, oftentimes there are some unwanted — or “embarrassing” — symptoms you have to learn to live with. This is something many people who live with anxiety are familiar with. Maybe you “flake ... | Read More

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Three Everyday Actions You Can Take to Alleviate Depression

February 12, 2018 by admin

By Alejandra Maria Just when we think life is going our own way — the sun is shining, the skies are blue and the birdsong reminds us it’s great to be alive — something happens and we are reminded that our happiness in life can be tenuous at best. ... | Read More

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6 Toxic Relationship Habits Most People Think Are Normal

February 8, 2018 by admin

by Mark Manson There’s no class in high school on how to not be a shitty boyfriend or girlfriend. Sure, they teach us the biology of sex, the legality of marriage, and maybe we read a few obscure love stories from the 19th century on how not to ... | Read More

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This Is What My Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Looks Like

February 5, 2018 by admin

By Liz Zemlicka This is what my post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) looks like: It’s 4 a.m. I am still awake. My brain won’t shut off and my thoughts are racing so fast, I can’t catch them. I sit up on the edge of the bed and cry quietly so I ... | Read More

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Keeping the Conversation Alive

January 10, 2018 by admin

DAV Magazine — January/February 2018 |  Steven Wilson and Mary Dever PTSDJournal partners with DAV to maintain focus on invisible wounds As a young Marine infantryman, Christian Benedetto Jr. Was awake for four consecutive days of combat ... | Read More

Filed Under: Press

Dating A Girl Who Experienced Domestic Violence

Before Dating A Girl Who Experienced Domestic Violence, Know This

January 3, 2018 by admin

A girl like this went through so much in her life and all the things that happened to her will always be a part of her. That means she needs a man who will be there for her. She needs someone who will fight for her and not with her. She needs a man ... | Read More

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DAV Facebook Live at Invisible Wounds Conference

The Many Faces of PTSD

December 14, 2017 by admin

PTSDJournal’s Invisible Wounds Conference included three panel discussions on various topics related to trauma and military adjustment to civilian life. Past National Commander of Disabled American Veterans Dave Riley and West New York ... | Read More

Filed Under: Press

A Survivor-Centric Definition of PTSD

December 13, 2017 by admin

By Boyd Patterson As a survivor, you well know the intense feelings associated with PTSD. They rise like tidal waves and crash into your day, washing away all self-control. In those moments of sudden crisis, helpful information about PTSD acts ... | Read More

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Christian Benedetto, Jr. on VA Podcast

This Week at VA #14: Christian Benedetto – Marine Corps Veteran, PTSD Journal

December 13, 2017 by admin

Episode 14 of the #VApodcast features Marine Veteran Christian Benedetto. Christian Benedetto was diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in November 2013. In the nearly 25 years that have passed since his military service with the ... | Read More

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Christian Benedetto, Jr. Honored at Prudential Center

A Hero Among Us

December 13, 2017 by admin

PTSDJournal Founder, Christian Benedetto, Jr., is named a Prudential Hero Among Us during a NJ Devils game on Military Appreciation Night at the Prudential Center. The National Anthem sung by United States Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer ... | Read More

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Christian Benedetto, Jr. - Military

Veteran on PTSD awareness day: 5 ways I am misunderstood

December 13, 2017 by admin

By Jessica Mazzola | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com  Follow on Twitter on June 27, 2015 at 2:16 PM, updated July 01, 2015 at 1:50 PM MAPLEWOOD -- Christian Benedetto didn't know he suffered from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder when he first ... | Read More

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PTSDJournal in WBGO

Conference Sheds Light on Ways to Cope With PTSD

December 13, 2017 by admin

By ANG SANTOS • OCT 6, 2017 Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is often associated with military personnel, first responders, and others whose livelihood puts them in dangerous situations.  A US Department of Veterans Affairs study shows one in two ... | Read More

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Christian Benedetto, Jr.

Facing the Demons

December 12, 2017 by admin

CHRISTIAN BENEDETTO JR. REPRESSED HIS PTSD UNTIL IT WAS ALMOST TOO LATE. NOW HE’S A RESOURCE AND ADVOCATE FOR OTHERS COPING WITH THE DISORDER. By Nick DiUlio Illustrations by Dung Hoang By almost every measure the party was a grand ... | Read More

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Courageous Thoughts - Invisible Wounds Conference

Courageous Thoughts

November 9, 2017 by admin

PTSDJournal's Invisible Wounds Conference held at Rutgers-Newark campus shed a light on Veterans dealing with trauma. Iraq veteran Chris Krieger and David Riley, past commander of the Disabled American Veterans, are two panelists who participated in ... | Read More

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5 Ways I Make My Life With PTSD a Little Easier

Five Ways I Make My Life With PTSD a Little Easier

October 23, 2017 by admin

There is no shame in struggling with PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder). If you’re currently experiencing PTSD symptoms or feel the weight of PTSD stigma, here are five tips that will hopefully make life a little easier: 1. Remind yourself that ... | Read More

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Christian's Notebook: Seven Things I Didn’t Realize Would Affect My PTSD

Seven Things I Didn’t Realize Would Affect My PTSD

October 18, 2017 by admin

By Christian M. Benedetto Jr. To those who don’t struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), the following things may sound like common sense. But these are seven things I wish someone had told me, because I didn’t realize these things ... | Read More

Filed Under: Christian's Notebook

Woman with PTSD

Seven Symptoms of PTSD You May Be All Too Familiar With

October 16, 2017 by admin

By Christian M. Benedetto Jr. If you have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), these may seem painfully familiar to you. If you don’t have PTSD, these may help you understand those of us who do live with it. 1. You may wake up tired every day — ... | Read More

Filed Under: Christian's Notebook

Dakota Meyer at IWC

Invisible Wounds Conference

October 11, 2017 by admin

PTSDJournal held its first Invisible Wounds Conference on the campus of Rutgers-Newark in the Paul Robeson Center. The day-long discussion consisted of three 90-minute panels focused on Domestic Violence, Urban Impact and Military Adjustment. The ... | Read More

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Upset Man with PSTD

10 Things You Shouldn’t Say to Someone With PTSD

October 5, 2017 by admin

I have heard some of the most offensive and awfully insensitive comments, questions and statements about my PTSD and PTSD in general. Here are just a few: 1. Can’t you just get over it?  No. We can’t just “get over it.” We can learn to deal ... | Read More

Filed Under: Christian's Notebook

Pensive Man, PTSD

25 Quotes to Help You Get Through Life With PTSD

October 3, 2017 by admin

By Christian M. Benedetto Jr. Life can be hard and unfair; the sooner you realize and accept this fact, the easier it gets. So, here are a 25 quotes to assist you on your journey with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). 1. “You are stronger than ... | Read More

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Woman PTSD

What ‘High-Functioning’ PTSD Looks Like

September 19, 2017 by admin

From the outside looking in, most people would never peg me as someone with a mental illness. I’ve run my own successful business for 13 years, have a big social media fan base, tons of great reviews, have been married to the same man who is my best ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: anxiety, depression, insomnia, PTSD, stress, suicide

Teen Suicide

Teen Suicide Rate Climbing

September 14, 2017 by admin

The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention reported that the suicide rate among teenage boys and girls in the United States is climbing, according to Time. Researchers analyzed the suicide rate over the past 40 years and found an alarming ... | Read More

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Talking to Yourself Decreases Stress

Talking to Yourself Decreases Stress

August 30, 2017 by admin

There’s a stigma around talking out loud to yourself. Most people think this is a sign of craziness, when really, research found that it’s a good way to calm yourself down, the New York Post reports. Researchers from Michigan State University and ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: help, research, stigma, stress, study, therapy, tips

Habits that harm mental health

12 Habits That Harm Your Mental Health

August 30, 2017 by admin

Depression and unhappiness can develop from big events such as the loss of a loved one or a job, but small habits can impact daily mood and perpetuate depression, Time reports. Below are 12 habits that negatively impact your mental health and ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: anxiety, awareness, bullying, depression, exercise, habits, happiness, list, mental health, PTSD, relationships, stress, treatment

Your Instagram May Indicate Depression

Your Instagram May Indicate Depression

August 22, 2017 by admin

A new study finds that the picture-based social media app Instagram may help determine whether or not a user is depressed, USA Today reports. Professors from Harvard University and the University of Vermont teamed up to conduct this study. They ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: anxiety, awareness, depression, health, mental health, PTSD, research, social media, stress, study

Woman with Depression Smoking while Pregnant

More American Women with Depression are Smoking While Pregnant

August 22, 2017 by admin

A new study indicates that there is a rise in the amount of American women who suffer depression and smoke during pregnancy, US News reports. The researchers who conducted this study looked at data provided by pregnant women in an annual ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: anxiety, awareness, depression, health, mental health, prevention, PTSD, research, resources, stress, study

Man with PTSD on bench

Seven Things You Might Not Know If You Don’t Have PTSD

August 21, 2017 by admin

By Christian M. Benedetto Jr. If you don’t live with post-traumatic stress disorder or have never experienced panic attacks, here are some things you might not know — but I’d like you to: 1. Everything matters, no matter how small. A trigger is ... | Read More

Filed Under: Christian's Notebook Tagged With: anxiety, awareness, depression, health, mental health, military, prevention, PTSD, resources, servicemen, symptoms, tips, veterans

America Flag

VA Confirms: Veteran PTSD Disability Claims Tripled in Decade

August 15, 2017 by admin

According to Veterans Affairs, there has been a sharp increase in the amount of veterans receiving disability payouts due to post-traumatic stress disorder over the last ten years, Navy Times reports. The VA reported that in 2008, there were ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: anxiety, awareness, health, help, mental health, military, navy, psychological damage, PTSD, research, resources, servicemen, study, veterans

App Aims to Eradicate Veteran Suicide

August 15, 2017 by admin

A new app will connect veterans with other veterans to talk through trauma, Mashable reports. Many veterans experience trauma in combat, which can lead to mental health issues such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: anxiety, depression, health, help, mental health, military, prevention, PTSD, recovery, resources, servicemen, suicide, therapy, Trauma, treatment, veterans

Depressed Man in Subway Station

15 Habits of People With Concealed Depression

August 9, 2017 by admin

Depression is a very serious mental illness that often goes unnoticed for years. People with concealed depression are battling demons within themselves all on their own. They are not sharing their struggles and do not want to burden those around ... | Read More

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Ten Questions With… Cristina Fernandez

Ten Questions With… Cristina Fernandez

August 3, 2017 by admin

The psychiatric epidemiologist at Harvard University holds academic appointments at the Miami VA healthcare system, the University of Miami School of Medicine, and serves on the editorial advisory board of the Journal of Traumatic Stress. What ... | Read More

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Vietnam veterans of the Vietnam War have not experienced the same level of PTSD as American soldiers. Could each country’s culture explain the difference?

Different Philosophy, Different Result

August 2, 2017 by admin

Vietnam veterans of the Vietnam War have not experienced the same level of PTSD as American soldiers. Could each country’s culture explain the difference? By Dr. Edward Tick Jim did not want to go to war.  But in 1968, like several million ... | Read More

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At Prudential, Hiring Veterans Is Like Good Insurance. They’re Reliable And Worth Every Penny.

Wise Investments

August 1, 2017 by admin

At Prudential, Hiring Veterans Is Like Good Insurance. They’re Reliable And Worth Every Penny. By Wayne Rose Vivienne Nguyen earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of California-Berkley. She then went on to get a law degree from Hofstra ... | Read More

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A Compassionate Warrior - Yoga for PTSD

A Compassionate Warrior

July 31, 2017 by admin

Find Healing in Yoga By  Tresca Weinstein J.L. Pizarro wears a silver bracelet with the engraving “Doc, Thank You.” It was given to him by several of the countless soldiers whose lives he saved during his deployment as a combat medic  during ... | Read More

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War Cry

July 28, 2017 by admin

By Christian M. Benedetto Jr. We painted our faces We cut off our hair We lived like a noble nomad tribe We hunted in packs We took care of each other We traveled light We ate what we could We called each other Brother We prayed each ... | Read More

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Generosity Makes You Happier

July 18, 2017 by admin

According to a new study, being generous to others is more likely to make you feel better longer than spending money on yourself, Metro reports. Researchers at the University of Zurich conducted a small study with 50 participants to examine how ... | Read More

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11 Simple Habits Worsening Your Anxiety

July 18, 2017 by admin

Just as certain habits and lifestyle changes can help manage anxiety, some can worsen it as well, Bustle reports. Below are 11 simple, everyday behaviors that may be enhancing your anxiety. Not leaving the house Sometimes a lazy day inside ... | Read More

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Study Shows PTSD May Physically Alter Brain

July 18, 2017 by admin

A new study at the University of California San Diego Health shows post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may have a physical, not just psychological, effect on the brain, Huffington Post reports. PTSD is a mental health disorder most commonly ... | Read More

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Six Misconceptions About Living With PTSD

July 5, 2017 by admin

By Christian M. Benedetto Jr. These are six misconceptions about living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): 1. All wounds are visible. It sounds so simple, we have all heard it over and over again, but people don’t seem to get it. ... | Read More

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Mindfulness Meditation

June 27, 2017 by admin

What is it and Does it Help? Finding Support is Key to Battling PTSD By Sharon Picone Origin: What is Mindfulness Meditation? It’s interesting that the Sanskrit word for mindfulness is dharma, which means “lawfulness” (as in the law of ... | Read More

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Listening Medicine

June 27, 2017 by admin

After Being Arrested And Considered A Potential Terrorist, Affraz Mohammed’s Life Fell Apart. To Put Things Back Together, All He Needed Was For Someone To Listen. By Christine Graf In August 2002, Affraz Mohammed was a 26-year-old corporal ... | Read More

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Rafting a River of Healing

June 21, 2017 by admin

Hiking, swimming and rafting. Sounds like fun, right? For these veterans it's a therapeutic blend to recovery. By  Christine Graf When Margery Hermann saw the “disgraceful” way Vietnam veterans were treated upon returning home from war, she ... | Read More

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Fallujah: An Opera That Tells a Story About the War in Iraq

June 21, 2017 by admin

Through the powerful tenor of voices, this performance is one to hear about life after war. By  Evan Bleier When life hands you lemons, they’ll tell you, you’re supposed to make lemonade. Since life kept the lemons and instead gave Sgt. ... | Read More

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Healing a Memory

June 21, 2017 by admin

A Teenager Survives A Tragic Car Crash, Then Uses Her Life To Help Others Avoid “Distracted” Driving. By  Christine Simoes Twenty-one-year-old Bailey Wind has spent the last four years learning to live what she calls her “new normal.” She was ... | Read More

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New York Senate Votes Yes for Medical Marijuana as PTSD Treatment

June 21, 2017 by admin

New York took a major step towards legalizing medical marijuana as a treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), New York Daily News reports. On Tuesday, the New York state Senate, which is controlled by a Republican majority, passed a ... | Read More

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13 Tips to Manage Social Anxiety

June 21, 2017 by admin

Social anxiety is a type of anxiety that causes people who suffer from it to struggle in social settings. While social interaction is important for mental well-being, it can be a source of stress for people with social anxiety disorder. Bustle ... | Read More

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10 Natural Ways to Relieve Anxiety Symptoms

June 20, 2017 by admin

Anxiety can cause a variety of hardships and discomfort for the millions of people who suffer from it, but there are ways to treat it, including natural remedies, Reader’s Digest reports. Below are ten ways to naturally alleviate your anxiety ... | Read More

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Changing the Narrative

June 16, 2017 by admin

A Former Marine’s Dream Is To Show A Wounded Soul Can Be Healed By Lindsey Henry Brett Smith is a Marine, retired police officer, and currently an actor. His latest profession drives him to highlight his first one in a positive ... | Read More

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Beautiful Soldier

June 16, 2017 by admin

As Miss USA, Deshauna Barber Used Her Beauty And Strength To Support Veterans. By Connie Aitcheson Most beauty contestants struggle during the interview portion of the contest, especially one as big as Miss USA. Not Deshauna Barber. When ... | Read More

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If They Gave Merit Badges for PTSD – These Seven Would Be Amongst the Most Coveted

June 15, 2017 by admin

By Christian Benedetto, Jr. Much like the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, where you earn badges, it would be interesting if we did the same for those of us with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). I know I would have a few hundred badges by now, but ... | Read More

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Three Ways PTSD Has Made My Life Difficult

June 15, 2017 by admin

By Christian Benedetto, Jr. My post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) requires so much energy and planning to manage on a daily basis. But who am I kidding? It’s often hourly and sometimes minute by minute. For me, it’s basically a full-time job with ... | Read More

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