Flashbacks come on suddenly, hijacking the brain and distorting your sense of the present moment. It seems as if a traumatic event is happening as your current psychological, somatic, and emotional states mirror that of a past traumatic event. But it’s not happening. Flashbacks can be particularly disorienting, demoralizing, and even scary. At the beginning of your recovery, experiencing flashbacks can feel deeply overwhelming and you may be exhausted by the frequency in which they occur. There are ways to better manage flashbacks and reduce their impact on you.

Life after experiencing religious trauma can feel isolating, confusing, and depressing. You might have lost trust in others and struggle to trust yourself. You might be bogged down by a pervasive sense of grief. Family relationships may be non-existent or complicated. Your sense of identify may be fragmented, like puzzle pieces that you don’t know how to put together. There are ways to heal from religious trauma, and start building a life that reflects your personal values and dreams.

Watching someone you love struggle with PTSD symptoms can cause feelings of helplessness, confusion, and anxiety. It’s hard to know what to say or what to do. Some of your responses may not feel supportive to your loved one or even heighten their current symptoms.

PTSD triggers can feel intense, debilitating, and confusing. Learn what a trigger is and how to work with them more effectively.

EMDR therapy is effective in treating anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other conditions. While there are 8 phases in EMDR, it’s best know for phase 4, the reprocessing phase. Learn about all 8 phases, how it works, and why it could be helpful to you.

While living with PTSD is challenging and can feel demoralizing at times, there is hope. Learn ways to reduce your symptoms.