KNOW PTSD: 15 tips for Loving with PTSD Being as this is Valentines week, I’ve decided to focus my blog on LOVE. More specifically: how PTSD impacts being in a romantic relationship. When half of a couple has PTSD, both people are deeply impacted. But PTSD does not have to mean your relationship is doomed. […]
PTSD or cPTDS: What’s the difference?
PTSD or cPTDS: What’s the Difference? You’ve heard of PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). You may have even heard of cPTSD (complex PTSD). But do you know the difference between the two? This week’s blog is an exploration of the differences between the two and how those differences impact the treatment of each problem. The […]
KNOW PTSD: What is Dissociation
KNOW PTSD: What is dissociation? Dissociation is when our mind disconnects from an experience of or the feelings connected to an event. Scary memories and intense feelings that our mind feels overwhelmed by can cause us to dissociate. Dissociation can occur at the time of an overwhelming event and it can also happen later when […]
KNOW PTSD: 6 steps to help someone with PTSD
Living with PTSD is extremely challenging, not just for the person who has PTSD but also for those who care about them. The person with PTSD can find it very frustrating when well-intended “help” is more harmful than helpful. At the same time, it can be upsetting to have well-intended attempts to be helpful and […]
KNOW PTSD: 14 tips to get more sleep
Poor sleep is awful. Poor sleep while struggling with PTSD is doubly awful. Difficulty getting a good night’s sleep also negatively impacts how well you can manage the rest of the symptoms of PTSD. Going to bed can become the enemy. As each day draws to a close, dread can start to build because going […]