The reality of PTSD

When the worst is over. But it still lives in you.

PTSD doesn’t always look like panic attacks or visible distress. It can also come in the form of:

• Feeling numb, emotionally or physically
• Irritability or anger that feels out of proportion
• Hyper-indepedence
• Perfectionism
• Trouble sleeping
• Avoidance of people or places.

 
PTSD is not a failing or a weakness; it’s your brain doing its best to protect you from something overwhelming.
 
With the right help, you can turn down the volume on your natural alarm system. You’re not alone. The help is here when you need it.
 
Chris Warren-Dickins
Psychotherapist in Ridgewood, New Jersey
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