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- Memory - Improve Your MemoryCreated: 2009-12-17 @ 15:06:29 EST
Many people with PTSD experience concentration and memory problems. Some of the websites listed in this article may provide you with some tips for improving your memory and concentration… - Mindfulness of Physical Sensations - Practicing Mindfulness of Physi…Created: 2009-12-17 @ 15:00:50 EST
Practicing mindfulness of physical sensations can be an excellent exercise for getting in touch with your present moment experience, as well as practicing the mindfulness skill of non-judgmental ob… - PTSD and Generalized Anxiety Disorder - The Relationship between PTS…Created: 2009-12-16 @ 10:15:11 EST
PTSD and generalized anxiety disorder commonly co-occur. Learn more about the relationship between PTSD and generalized anxiety disorder… - Emotions - What are EmotionsCreated: 2009-12-15 @ 16:48:59 EST
People with PTSD may view their emotions as unpredictable, uncontrollable, and frightening. However, emotions can be helpful if we understand what emotion we are experiencing and why we are experie… - Hypomania - Definition of HypomaniaCreated: 2009-12-15 @ 16:31:12 EST
Learn the definition of hypomania… - Group Therapy - Benefits of Group TherapyCreated: 2009-12-15 @ 16:29:45 EST
Learn more about the benefits of group therapy for PTSD in this article… - Effect of PTSD - What Is the Effect of PTSDCreated: 2009-12-15 @ 16:24:21 EST
The effect of PTSD can be far-reaching. People with a diagnosis of PTSD may experience a number of difficulties in their life, including mental health problems, physical health problems, and diffic… - Comorbidity - Definition of ComorbidityCreated: 2009-12-15 @ 15:50:21 EST Updated: 2009-12-15 @ 15:55:47 EST
Learn the definition of comorbidity… - Experiential Avoidance - Definition of Experiential Avoidance…Created: 2009-12-15 @ 15:49:29 EST
Learn the definition of experiential avoidance. … - Consequence Modification - What Is Consequence Modification…Created: 2009-12-15 @ 13:50:49 EST
Learn more about the skill of consequence modification and how it can be helpful in reducing impulsive behaviors… - Coping with the Holidays - Ways of Coping with the Holidays…Created: 2009-12-14 @ 20:07:05 EST
The holidays can be a very stressful time for someone with posttraumatic disorder, and therefore, it is very important to learns ways of coping with the holidays. … - Posttraumatic Growth - Definition of Posttraumatic GrowthCreated: 2009-11-09 @ 10:23:07 EST
Learn the definition of posttraumatic growth… - What to Ask a Therapist - Ask a TherapistCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 10:07:32 EST Updated: 2009-11-05 @ 15:41:02 EST
Starting with a new therapist can be an anxiety-provoking experience; however, knowing what to ask a therapist during the first session can help you determine whether there could be a good fit betw… - Effect of Hurricane Katrina on Children - Effect of Hurricane KatrinaCreated: 2009-11-04 @ 10:24:55 EST
The effect of Hurricane Katrina has been great. In addition to the extensive physical damage caused by the hurricane, it also greatly affected the mental health of many people, including children. … - Resiliency - Definition of ResiliencyCreated: 2009-11-04 @ 10:16:32 EST
Learn the definition of resiliency… - Find a Therapist - How to Find a Therapist for PTSD…Created: 2009-11-03 @ 13:34:11 EST Updated: 2009-11-04 @ 12:49:41 EST
Many people with PTSD may desire treatment but not know how to find a therapist in their area that treats PTSD. Finding a therapist can be an overwhelming task if you do not know where to look. For… - PTSD and Impulsive Behaviors - Impulsive BehaviorsCreated: 2009-10-14 @ 23:00:35 EDT
There is a strong connection between PTSD and impulsive behaviors, such as alcohol use, binging and purging, deliberate self-harm, and suicide. Learn more about the relationship between PTSD and va… - Treatments for PTSD - Types of Treatments for PTSD…Created: 2009-08-28 @ 13:15:42 EDT
PTSD can have a major impact on a person's life; however, fortunately, there are a number of different types of treatments that have been found to be effective in reducing the symptoms of PTSD. Lea… - PTSD Sleep ProblemsCreated: 2009-08-26 @ 19:37:40 EDT Updated: 2009-08-27 @ 13:22:19 EDT
Many people with PTSD experience difficulties sleeping. What kind of sleep problems do you experience and what have you found to be helpful in coping with your sleep problems? Share your experience… - Consequence Modification - Definition of Consequence ModificationCreated: 2009-08-26 @ 15:36:49 EDT
Learn what consequence modification is… - Risk-Taking - Definition of Risk-TakingCreated: 2009-08-26 @ 14:37:55 EDT
Learn the definition of risk-taking… - Emotion Regulation - Definition of Emotion RegulationCreated: 2009-08-26 @ 14:28:19 EDT
Learn the definition of emotion regulation… - Traumatic Event - Definition of a Traumatic EventCreated: 2009-08-26 @ 14:05:12 EDT
Learn the definition of a traumatic event… - PTSD Resources - PTSD Resources on the WebCreated: 2009-07-30 @ 12:13:49 EDT
This article presents information on a number of different PTSD resources available on the web that may help people cope with the symptoms of PTSD… - Survivor Guilt - Definition of Survivor GuiltCreated: 2009-07-27 @ 15:43:47 EDT
Learn the definition of survivor guilt… - Complex PTSD - Definition of Complex PTSDCreated: 2009-07-27 @ 15:03:16 EDT
Learn the definition of Complex PTSD… - Hypervigilance - Definition of HypervigilanceCreated: 2009-07-24 @ 12:25:27 EDT
Learn the definition of hypervigilance… - Complex PTSD - What is Complex PTSDCreated: 2009-07-24 @ 10:05:12 EDT Updated: 2009-07-24 @ 10:19:05 EDT
Learn what Complex PTSD is, as well as how it is different from PTSD… - PTSD and Physical Health - Physical HealthCreated: 2009-07-22 @ 18:48:08 EDT
PTSD can have a major impact on a person's physical health. Learn more about the relationship between PTSD and number of aspects of physical health, including heart disease, diabetes, and obesity… - Pain - Pain in Iraq War VeteransCreated: 2009-07-22 @ 09:49:37 EDT Updated: 2009-07-22 @ 09:51:30 EDT
OEF/OIF veterans have been found to be at risk for a number of mental and physical health problems, including the experience of pain. Learn more about the types of pain-related problems experienced… - Coming Home from the Iraq War - Coping with Coming Home from the Ira…Created: 2009-07-20 @ 13:18:25 EDT
Coming home from the Iraq War requires a major adjustment and can be a big source of stress. How are you coping with your return home? Share your experiences with other readers and veterans here. … - Substance Use - Substance Use in Persian Gulf War VeteransCreated: 2009-07-20 @ 12:58:37 EDT
Although the Persian Gulf War was brief, its impact was no less traumatic than other wars, and many veterans began to experience substance use problems as a result of developing PTSD. Learn more ab… - PTSD Videos - Recommendations for Educational PTSD VideosCreated: 2009-07-15 @ 18:07:51 EDT
The International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS) provides educational videos that present the stories of three different survivors of trauma. The goal of these videos is to help traum…