admin wrote a new blog post: Dangers of Drug and Alcohol Related Dehydration   1 day, 21 hours ago

One dangerous potential complication from chronic drug or alcohol abuse is dehydration—the loss of too much water from the body. Many people erroneously discount the dangers of drug and alcohol related dehydration, due to the fact that when sober, we naturally drink water when feel extreme thirst. However, this natural process of hydration gives us [...]

admin wrote a new blog post: Why Do People Develop Post Traumatic Stress Disorder   1 day, 22 hours ago

In the wake of severe, repeated or life-threatening trauma—such as abuse, rape, war or disasters—survivors can develop a condition known as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Sufferers of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder experience indelible psychic scars from their traumatic experiences, leading to hyperarousal, debilitating fear, and reexperience of the trauma long after the traumatic incident has [...]

admin wrote a new blog post: Types of Effective Therapy for Healing PTSD   1 day, 22 hours ago

For those with chronic PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), traumatic experiences do not end when life-threatening situations are resolved. Because of the severe trauma to the brain and body, sufferers of PTSD find that traumatic memories disrupt their daily lives on an ongoing basis. Those suffering from PTSD tend to experience health risks, immense levels [...]

admin wrote a new blog post: Trauma Symptoms in Survivors With PTSD   1 day, 22 hours ago

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder which can manifest after an individual witnesses or survives a life-threatening event. The overwhelming psychological trauma involved leads to difficulties in memory processing, allowing the experience to resurface as if it were recurring in the present. The trauma symptoms in survivors of PTSD range from flashbacks [...]

admin wrote a new blog post: Talking to Your Loved Ones About Post Traumatic Stress Disorder   1 day, 22 hours ago

Especially when you have been traumatized by a life-threatening event, discussing its effects on your life with loved ones can be intimidating. You may feel embarrassed at some of your reactions to triggers, as well as reluctant to share your Post Traumatic Stress Disorder diagnosis with others. However, recovery from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder begins [...]