Typically, when we hear PTSD, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, we think of military veterans who experience vivid and often debilitating panic-inducing flashbacks of their time at war. Here are some other common causes of post-traumatic stress disorder and how to cope. Understanding the symptoms of PTSD Typical symptoms of PTSD include distressing nightmares that awaken you… Continue reading Possible Causes of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
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Recognizing Verbal Abuse So You Can Take Steps to End It
During the first twelve years of my second marriage, my husband and I were involved in a verbally abusive relationship. Because I had experienced ongoing verbal abuse since childhood, I was unaware of what was occurring in my marriage as it was unfolding. It wasn’t until we’d been together 10 years and the abuse began… Continue reading Recognizing Verbal Abuse So You Can Take Steps to End It