Everyone experiences some form of stress in their life, whether it’s related to work, school, relationships, or other life stressors. However, stress is different from trauma.
PTSD
PTSD and Nightmares
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Overcoming Stress & Trauma From Natural Disasters
Those of us who call the Greater Houston Area home, know what a great place this is. We are a community that is filled with people with big hearts and welcoming attitudes.
New Role for ‘Hunger Hormone’: Study Finds Ghrelin Primes the Brain for PTSD
Around twelve years ago, scientists discovered a hormone called ghrelin that influences appetite and earned the nickname "hunger hormone." Since then, drug companies have sought to target ghrelin for treating obesity, but successful drugs have not been developed yet....
How Parental Trauma Affects Children and What You Can Do About It
Negative or traumatic experiences from parents have the ability to influence their children in a multitude of ways. Trauma can range significantly and is categorized as either Little T or Big T. Little T traumas are less severe than Big T and can stem from...
Help for Complex PTSD
Complex PTSD, also known as complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD), is a severe form of post-traumatic stress disorder resulting from prolonged exposure to traumatizing events. PTSD can affect people of all ages and anyone with prior traumas is at risk for...
PTSD Symptoms
PTSD can happen to anyone. Current estimates are that as many as 70% of adults in the U.S. have experienced at least one traumatic event in their lifetimes. While anyone can experience trauma, not all people experience traumatic events in the same way. Some are...
Managing PTSD Triggers: How to Cope and Heal
Have you ever experienced something that shook you to your very core? Maybe it was the sheer, unstoppable force of a natural disaster or the sudden, unexpected impact of an accident. Perhaps it was something more personal, like a violation of your boundaries or a...
Understanding the Nature of Trauma and PTSD
Unfortunately, traumatic experiences are relatively common events. Current estimates are that as many as 70% of adults in the U.S. have experienced at least one traumatic event in their lifetimes. Given the number of veterans who have experienced combat, the...
Anger Issues
Everyone experiences anger at times in their life. Most anger is situational and is frequently related to not getting our expectations met. This may occur because of a lack of communication, an unrealistic set of expectations, or an unexpected change in our...