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
PTSD: A normal response to an abnormal experience
Human beings are designed to cope with stress and threats. When an experience falls so far outside our expectation for safety that it overwhelms our ability to cope, it is considered traumatic. These events can include physical or emotional threats that we experience personally or witness, or if we come into contact with the aftermath.… Read More