My recent post about how a flashback is different from other involuntary memory led to several questions about what to do when you or your friend is in a flashback. If you have a friend who experiences flashbacks, you should talk with them ahead of time about what they want you to do to help them. […]
KNOW PTSD: 3 types of involuntary memories & how Flashbacks are different
People who are struggling with PTSD are not the only people who experience involuntary memories. In fact, involuntary memories are a pretty normal part of being human; but the involuntary memories of PTSD are very different. The types of involuntary memory are the topic of this weeks blog. Whenever I smell Chantilly Lace I think […]
KNOW PTSD: The 8 parts of a PTSD diagnosis
How does a therapist, Psychiatrist, or doctor determine if someone has PostTraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)? In the United States we use the DSM-5. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of mental disorders, fifth edition (DSM-5) is the book, created by the American Psychiatric Association, that spells out what an individual must be experiencing to be diagnosed […]