Prior to experiencing PTSD myself, I had never met anyone who openly admitted that they have PTSD. Although I had heard the term Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and even studied brain development during my University studies, I never really knew what it entails until I experienced it myself. After my PTSD diagnosis, following my traumatic …
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June is National PTSD Awareness Month in the States, and the 27th of June is also International PTSD Awareness Day. Following my PTSD diagnosis after a traumatic accident, I am trying to raise awareness of PTSD. However, it is not just about generating a focus on the condition itself. My aim is to put the …
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The Impact of Trauma – Nothing Can Prepare You by Dawne McKay | PTSD: My Story Project #012 Trigger warning I have been aware of the term Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder long before my horrific motor vehicle crash. However, I never knew what it involved until it happened to me. Only then did I truly understand …
