20 People Talk About How Hard It is to Live With PTSD
Approximately 7.8 percent of people in the U.S. have been diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder, according to the Nebraska Department of Veteran's Affairs. Here's what you should know people who live with it.
1. There's a serious stigma surrounding PTSD
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3. You can start to feel out of control
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5. It can be really paralyzing
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7. It's an exhausting battle that you fight with yourself
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9. The list of possible triggers can seem endless
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11. It can affect the way you treat others
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13. Trauma also happens outside of the military
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15. For those who were affected by their time serving in the military, returning to civilian life can feel impossible
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17. Most people associate PTSD with war, but it can be caused by any traumatic event
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19. The disorder can make you want to harbor secrets
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