The disorder is characterized by three main types of symptoms: Re-experiencing the trauma through intrusive distressing recollections of the event, flashbacks, and nightmares. Emotional numbness and avoidance of places, people, and activities that are reminders of the trauma. What are the 5 signs of PTSD? PTSD: 5 signs you needRead More →

Psychologists say it’s causing post-traumatic stress disorder, perpetration-induced traumatic stress and a range of other horrifying syndromes. Unsurprisingly, studies have found that slaughterhouse work is connected to higher incidents of domestic violence, alcohol and drug abuse. What’s the difference between a meat cutter and a butcher? The duties of aRead More →

But PTSD—known to previous generations as shell shock, soldier’s heart, combat fatigue or war neurosis—has roots stretching back centuries and was widely known during ancient times. Did PTSD exist in medieval times? The answer to this question is, we suspect, “yes they did.” Before we proceed, a quick disclaimer isRead More →

Simply having PTSD does mean that you are considered disabled, but if the symptoms of PTSD are so severe that they affect your ability to function in society or in the workplace, then this would be considered a disability. Is PTSD a lifelong illness? Living with CPTSD. CPTSD is aRead More →