Truth be told? I'm not a doctor...I'm just like you. Although I live with PTSD, I cannot tell you how it's diagnosed as doctors take a lot of varying factors and life experiences into consideration before diagnosing someone with PTSD. What I can tell you is...there are options and there are things we can do to help ourselves through it. PTSD does not have to control our lives.
Today I would like to share some introductory information about diagnosing and treating PTSD. If you've ever wondered about PTSD...please speak to your doctor. This information is not shared to replace the conversation but to encourage you to start one.
If you're wondering if you're living with it too...or living with someone who is experiencing this...education is key! Learn the facts and learn what you can do to help yourself through. What are your triggers? Learn them and also what helps you to calm you. There are support groups that can be a great benefit for us...check them out okay?
PTSD may now be a part of your life...but it's not your life. It's not who you are either...but something you live with. There are options...will you explore them for you?