One Survivor Story

PTSD is a helluva drug. Drugs are, also, a helluva drug. Despite the physical and mental toll, I am filled with hope.

Therapy dogs are great, but our feline friends can also effectively help those diagnosed with PTSD and other mental disorders.

Many people with PTSD experience significant time distortion. Here’s why time seems to slow down.

Progress reporting weeks 2–7 of taking Prozac (a godsend) to treat PTSD.

Progress reporting first two weeks on Prozac to treat PTSD.

Perfectionism, shame, and PTSD can be a very debilitating combination after trauma.

When shame reared its ugly head in my life after trauma, I felt anger. Heart-pounding, blinding, seething rage.

Lessons to learn from those who work in the face of panic and urgency — from a criminal justice system survivor.

Sadly, still haven’t found the golden cure. And no, the answer isn’t CBD.