We want you to know you are truly cared for and honored.  You are never alone in your suffering. 
There are many people and organizations out there to help you and we would like to help you find them.    
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​What is PTSd

     PTSD is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.  It is a mental disorder that can develop in people who have experienced or witnessed frightening, dangerous, or life-threatening events or circumstances such as combat, a car accident, a natural disaster, assault, child abuse, or domestic violence. 
     Symptoms of PTSD are different for everyone and may be expressed in many different ways but may include:

• reliving the event or re-experiencing symptoms through memories or nightmares
• avoiding talking about the event or avoiding places, people, and situations that remind you of the event or trigger bad memories or feelings and symptoms   
• having negative feelings and beliefs, having guilt or shame, feeling numb, feeling scared or unsafe, being distrustful of others
• always feeling jittery or "on alert" and lacking or needing control​

     Visit the National Center for PTSD for more information.  

​Who is affected by Ptsd 

     PTSD can affect anyone of any age or gender at any time for a seemingly endless number of reasons. 
     Often those living with PTSD suffer in silence and may not even be fully aware of all the ways PTSD is affecting their life.
     People affected by PTSD can suffer with flashbacks and nightmares, anxiety, depression, anger, and emotional and physical pain.  They may have relationship problems, difficulties with school and work, trouble sleeping, and drug or alcohol problems.  ​

     ​Visit the National Center for PTSD for more information.  ​

​how you can help

     Be aware, be informed, and be supportive. 
     Encourage the PTSD suffer to seek out help and take care of their physical and mental health.  There are many forms of help available.  Encourage them to speak to their healthcare provider.    
     And don't forget to take care of yourself.  PTSD also affects loved ones and caregivers.  To remain strong and supportive, you also need to take care of your physical and mental health.  Speak to your healthcare provider.
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     Remember, you are not alone.  Please visit the Links and Resources page for some of the help available in our area and ​​speak to your healthcare provider right away.     

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