Each year on June 27th, #PTSDAwarenessDay recognizes the effects #post-traumatic #stress has on t…

Each year on June 27th, #PTSDAwarenessDay recognizes the effects #post-traumatic #stress has on the lives of those impacted by it.

#PostTraumaticStressDisorder (#PTSD) has a profound effect on the lives of those who suffer from it. The statistics alone are staggering, but can only tell a portion of the story. The #trauma and #anxiety associated with PTSD is a constant burden, inseparable from the sufferer. It was once a condition that was attributed only to returning combat veterans, but more and more the condition is diagnosed in those who have experienced violent crime or lived through #catastrophic events. According to PTSD United, 20% of adults in the United States who have experienced a traumatic event suffer from PTSD.

The observance not only strives to bring #awareness to the public but to also educate and eliminate the #stigma associated with PTSD. Many of those with PTSD don’t seek #treatment. Sometimes they simply fear the labels attached to PTSD. However, with #support and #understanding, we may all better understand the signs and provide better care.

Trouble #sleeping

Reliving #memories of the event

Anxious or on edge

#Avoidance of things or people who remind you of the event

Over time, these signs may fade. However, if they don’t, seeking treatment is not only suggested but helpful to many who suffer from PTSD.

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