PTSD

PTSD and the Hope of NAD Therapy

There are many misconceptions surrounding post traumatic stress disorder symptoms and those who suffer from it. Briefly, I want to explain what are some of the main post traumatic stress disorder symptoms, and clarify some of the biggest myths surrounding PTSD. Then explain how a treatment like NAD Therapy is proving beneficial for PTSD.

Someone struggling with PTSD might experience Intrusion. It’s when the brain is flooded with painful or stressful memories of the a tragic event, and you re-experience the event all over again. Another main symptom is hyper-arousal. The sufferer may feel like they can never fully relax or that they’re angry or irritable all the time. Avoiding certain places, people or situations that might trigger remembering the tragic event or evoke those same feelings is also a symptoms. So are negative thoughts or feelings about the world and oneself, and feelings of withdrawal and dissociation.

Negative stigma is still one of the major barriers to those seeking help. Here are some of the top myths surrounding post traumatic stress disorder symptoms and sufferers: Read more →

With June being PTSD Awareness Month, we wanted to take a closer look at understanding PTSD, its symptoms, and some of the more common misconceptions. Most of us are familiar with the movie-version of PTSD or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: the soldier returning from war who loses it in a psychotic, angry and violent episode. But this isn’t the only version of PTSD.

Common Misconceptions about PTSD 

#1: Only war vets suffer from PTSD Read more →

There are many misconceptions surrounding post traumatic stress disorder symptoms and those who suffer from it. Briefly, I want to explain what are some of the main post traumatic stress disorder symptoms, and clarify some of the biggest myths surrounding PTSD. Read more →

Experiencing a traumatic event can put anyone at risk for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). When something traumatic happens, we experience shock while our brain processes it. This is usually short-lived (several days or weeks). But with PTSD, an individual becomes stuck and is unable to move past this physical and psychological state of stress and fear. Instead of gradually feeling better over time, they may continue to feel bad or feel worse. Read more →