PTSD is a helluva drug. Drugs are, also, a helluva drug. Despite the physical and mental toll, I am filled with hope.

Therapy dogs are great, but our feline friends can also effectively help those diagnosed with PTSD and other mental disorders.

Many people with PTSD experience significant time distortion. Here's why.

Progress reporting weeks 2-7 of taking Prozac to treat PTSD.

Progress reporting first two weeks on Prozac to treat PTSD.

Perfectionism, shame, and PTSD can be a very debilitating combination.

When shame reared its ugly head in my life, I felt anger. Heart-pounding, blinding, seething rage.

Insomnia and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) are almost a guaranteed pair. Data show up to 91% of patients with PTSD report insomni...

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) flashbacks are incredibly difficult to describe, and aren't the same for everyone. Some experts bel...

While I've frequented solo therapy throughout my adult years, group therapy is an area I lack experience in. It's always been something I...

In early 2018, days after my ex-partner violently assaulted me by beating me with his shoe, stomp-kicking me, and nearly breaking my ribs...

Since experiencing trauma in the form of domestic violence, retaliatory arrest, and criminal justice system proceedings, I've unsurprisin...

Shame is a huge component of the aftermath that follows domestic violence and abuse. Even though it's been a little over 1 year since I'v...

I'm a well-spoken person, and have always been confident in my abilities to explain and tell stories about my experiences. It took me by ...

Empire actor Jussie Smollett was arraigned, after being indicted on March 7 for allegedly staging a violent hate crime against himself. A...

After someone goes through trauma, they experience a lot of fear. This is obvious, but what isn't as obvious are the different shades of ...

PTSD is difficulty discerning whether the man who just glanced at you walking down the street is following you or not. PTSD is waking up ...