When it comes to supporting someone with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), our intentions are usually in the right place ...

1. Overstimulation Overstimulation can be a PTSD trigger. When we’re traumatized, the "trauma app" in our brain tries to manage our stress by keeping our lives small, manageable, and predictable.

Examples of traumatic events that can trigger PTSD include sexual assault, physical violence, and military combat. PTSD can also occur in the wake of a motor vehicle accident, a natural disaster ...

One treatment approach involves the slow, steady re-exposure of patients to their PTSD triggers.... Kyle was known to take veterans battling PTSD to the shooting range. [ABC News] As President ...

Emotional Numbness: Survivors might find it difficult to access their feelings after a fire. This response can offer a sense ...

People with PTSD may also exhibit avoidance behaviors, steering clear of situations, places, or conversations that could trigger memories of the trauma. According to the Department of Veterans ...