I returned to New York from a 10 day trip in Japan this past Sunday. It's now Thursday. Well, technically Friday at 2AM in the morning. I think I really fuck...

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.

In March 2018, I had a traumatizing correspondence with an NYPD detective that I will remember until the day I die. Some things that were threatened to me du...

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

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

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've wanted to try, t...

Answering questions on Quora about domestic violence, dealing with law enforcement officers, and the criminal courts in New York City is a coping mechanism f...

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, I went on my first...

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

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've left my abuser, I ...

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 surprise, then, when...