Regions of the brain associated with stress and posttraumatic stress disorder.
Source: National Institue of Mental Health http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-research-fact-sheet/index.shtml
I have recently been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. It is an aptly named “disease” – though it is not a mental illness. It is a normal reaction to a traumatic life event.
Posted by Jacqueline on February 5, 2013
https://justonetake.org/2013/02/05/how-to-support-someone-with-ptsd-or-social-anxiety-part-three/
1. Be the kind of person they can turn to.
2. Encourage them to seek therapy.
3. Be an “active” participant in their recovery.
4. NEVER make light of therapy or the work they are doing.
5. Make sure you have help yourself!
Posted by Jacqueline on January 26, 2013
https://justonetake.org/2013/01/26/how-to-support-someone-with-ptsd-summary/
I have recently been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. It is an aptly named “disease” – though it is not a mental illness. It is a normal reaction to a traumatic life event.
Posted by Jacqueline on January 26, 2013
https://justonetake.org/2013/01/26/how-to-support-someone-with-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-part-one/
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