Sometimes, the mind finds ways to cope with memories it can’t seem to push into oblivion – though it desperately wishes it could. These ways might seem a bit reckless, yet to someone who’s been grappling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), they feel like a brief, much-needed release from their daily struggles. Why substance use […]

When someone lives through a traumatic event, they may begin experiencing symptoms such as anxiety, flashbacks, and nightmares. If these symptoms worsen, interfere with the person’s daily routine, or persist for an extended period of time (months or years), it’s referred to as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This mental health condition is quite common—in fact, […]