Why I Stopped Taking Sertraline – and Why I’m Back on The Meds
Weight gain is a common side effect of Sertraline as it can increase appetite, cause fluid retention, and lead to changes in metabolism.
CPTSD
Is Medicine an Important Part of Your CPTSD Treatment?
While there is no one size fits all solution when it comes to treating complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD), considering whether or not taking medicine could be beneficial as part of your overall treatment plan is important.
Complex PTSD (CPTSD) – Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (complex PTSD or CPTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop in people who have experienced repeated and sustained traumatic events.
What is a Trauma Trigger and What Does Being “Triggered” Mean?
Triggers can be internal or external, and they are created through experience and conditioning. If you have ever been “triggered” before, you know how intense the feeling can be.
Hypervigilance – Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Hypervigilance is a term used to describe the state of being constantly on high alert. If you are hypervigilant, you may be constantly scanning your environment for possible threats, even when there is no real danger present. This can be very taxing and lead to a number of negative consequences.
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder – What Is PTSD, Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can occur after you have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event. The event may have been violent, such as an assault, or terrifying, such as a natural disaster or car accident.
CPTSD Treatment – Taking the First Step Towards a Better Future
CPTSD treatment can include a combination of psychotherapy options such as CBT or EMDR, medications, and lifestyle modifications.
The Linen Cupboard Metaphor – Traumatic Memories and PTSD
The Linen Cupboard Metaphor is used to explain how traumatic memories can be improperly stored in the brains of people with PTSD/complex PTSD.
Adverse Childhood Experiences and PTSD – What’s the Connection?
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are potentially traumatic events — such as emotional, physical, or sexual abuse — experienced in the first 18 years of life.
PTSD in Men – Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
PTSD symptoms in men can include flashbacks of the event, avoidance of reminders of the event, anger, irritability, and difficulty sleeping. Men may also feel detached from friends and family, or be more aggressive than usual.
