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Although PTSD is most commonly associated with men who've survived combat, women are twice as likely to develop it. In fact, the American Psychological Association says that while 5% - 6% of men will develop PTSD in their lifetime, 10% - 12% of women will do so. What is PTSD? PTSD is not a mental health disorder, but it is defined as a mental health condition. This is because you develop it in reaction to a traumatic event. Symptoms include: Nightmares Flashbacks Intense anxiety Uncontrollable thoughts about the trauma Negative problem solving skills Isolation Depression Anxiety Somatization ( The development of physical symptoms from a psychiatric condition ) What is the difference between PTSD and CPTSD (a.k.a. complex PTSD)? According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, PTSD is the official diagnosis. It's a broad category with a wide range of symptoms that trauma survivors experience. This diagnosis was originally built upon the symptoms of mil

Being in a Codependent Relationship With Your Adult Child

Being in a codependent relationship with your adult child Being in a Codependent Relationship with Your Adult Child... This is something I've recently concluded is an issue for me: My 18-year-old daughter and I are codependent. Up to this point I wouldn't have cared but let's dig deep here for a bit... Let's start by understanding what the term codependent actually means. Codependence is a complex pattern of excessive selflessness and preoccupation with another person that does not serve both people optimally. Codependency (or codependence, co-narcissism or inverted narcissism) is a tendency to behave in overly passive or excessively caretaking ways that negatively impact one's relationships and quality of life. - Wikipedia.org When you look at this definition you see that a codependent person is someone who is unable to function on their own. They depend on another person to help them think, process, and essentially live. In doing so they're essentially peopl

Taking the Fright out of Halloween for PTSD Survivors

The ancient meaning behind Halloween has to do with overcoming the fear of death. However, when you develop PTSD because of violence or living through a cult, Halloween can become a trigger. Navigating PTSD Triggers at Halloween There are several things you can do this Halloween to help you navigate your triggers, including: Have a good support system surrounding you. Instead of spending time alone, get together with your friends and your family to have some fun. If you find yourself being especially triggered by trick-or-treaters coming to your door, go visit someone who doesn't get visitors. Don't feel obligated to answer the door. You can shut the curtains and pretend you're not home or if you want, you can leave candy out on your front porch. The point here is to remember that you're in complete control of the situation. Replace triggers. Instead of watching scary movies, watch a comedy. Instead of watching the news, go exercise or get involved in your hobby. The