26 Feb Susan’s Sound Advice #842
Because of the Chris Kyle case and the movie “American Sniper”, the subject of PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) has been brought to the forefront once again. But, I just want to make it clear that PTSD does not just affect war veterans. The shock of any trauma can change your life and leave an indelible mark on your psyche. Trauma is a part of life, whether it is trauma from war and terrorism, or general fears such as abuse, inadequacy, physical disease, surviving a natural disaster or chronic pain. It is a horrible thing to experience, and people need to get professional help if the emotional distress does not diminish over time, or if stress levels interfere with their ability to perform. PTSD affects all age groups…adults, teens and even children. It affects 7. 7 million American adults, and that number does not include teens and children! Do not EVER feel inadequate if you suffer from this. Just know that PTSD is not about what is wrong with you, it’s about what happened to you. It’s an injury, and an injury CAN heal. #susankorwin
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