Avoidance coping is a common survival technique for veterans who have endured psychological stress. You may shut off in response to unpleasant thoughts and feelings. Maybe you avoid places that remind you of your time deployed. While these acts of self-preservation...
As a veteran, you’re most likely familiar with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). But have you heard of complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD)? Despite their overlapping symptoms and the similar experiences that cause them, these are different...
Over 24 million people in the United States struggle with an eating disorder. And that number is particularly troubling because of its dangers; in fact, anorexia nervosa has the highest mortality rate of any psychiatric illness. Unfortunately, veterans with eating...
Many veterans return from military service bearing scars they didn’t have before, but not all scars are physical. For some, the trauma they endured follows them home. It may even push them to use drugs and alcohol to cope. Unfortunately, substance abuse can cause...
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can have a serious impact on a veteran’s life. For the many veterans who struggle with this disorder each and every day, treatment options are available and they can help. But can PTSD be cured? Let’s first find out more about...
