Repeated unwanted thoughts are an unpleasant reminder of trauma. These thoughts might be triggered by a sight, sound, smell, person, place, or thing. But they can also appear without any recognizable trigger at all. In addition to bringing back painful memories, it’s possible for this re-experiencing to also bring back emotions (fear, sadness, anger, or… Read More
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a condition that sometimes develops after an individual experiences a trauma. Traumatic events can include: accidents, work-related incidents (first responders and medical personnel), sexual/physical assaults, combat, and child abuse or domestic violence. Symptoms of PTSD include: intrusive memories, hypervigilance (being “on guard”), emotional numbing, difficulty concentrating, an exaggerated startle… Read More
