my abuser began to deny, and the person I disclosed to, they just weren't equipped to handle the bombshell that I had just dropped on them. It was easier to believe the abuser rather than a child.
While many people think of being “triggered” as an extreme reaction caused by Post-TraumaticStressDisorder orPTSD, actually it’s a very common, perhaps even universal experience. Getting triggered doesn’t necessarily result in shouting, flailing inanger, or freezing infear. Your way of reactin...
Military studies A qualitative study of how female veterans achieve meaning from a traumatic experience OUR LADY OF THE LAKE UNIVERSITY Carrie Castaneda-Sound AinslieDaphny Leah DominguezResearchers suggest that as women experience repeated trauma in the military, subsequent health consequences are common ...
Stress dreams cause you to feel frustration, unease, and apprehension, but not fear. They are more organized than nightmares and might repeat night after night. Nightmares are gruesome, life-threatening, and often linked to traumatic experiences. Nightmares wake you will a jolt or sudden rush of...
I learned to appreciate my life a whole lot more.” Meylen R. “I can relate to what you said. Your songs are nice and they get the message across in a different way. Thanks for such a wonderful experience.” Jordon D. “That was so cool how you were one of u...
When you walk into a restaurant—any restaurant—you know what to expect. The experience conforms to an established routine: Someone seats you, you order, the food arrives, and then the waiter hands you a check. Part of what distinguishes traumatic events from ordinary ones is that they hav...
Going through a divorce can be a traumatic experience. While there is emotional baggage, there are certain practicalities that one has to deal with. If one or both parties are unaware of the legalities of filing for a divorce, things can get complicated. With the intent of helping individuals...
Being cheated on can be an incredibly traumatic experience, and it’s natural to feel like blaming yourself afterward. The truth is, your partner,notyou, chose to cheat. As hard as it may be, remind yourself that you deserve better, and if your partner is willing to betray you, then th...
Emma Keeling talks to Rick Doblin from the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies, who has just published the results of a successful Phase 3 clinical trial using MDMA to treat war veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). We also hear from a reform activi...
Since some patients had experienced multiple traumatic events age of the first traumatic episode was classified as “age of abuse.” Age of PNES onset and duration were noted. 2.1. Exclusion criteria The final number of patients was reduced to 82 patients because of the following exclusions: 4 ...