More than 1,600 members of the PTSD community on have reported experiencing severe nightmares, and there are dozens of forum threads tagged with topic. So, we took a deeper dive into PTSD nightmares and some of the research-backed approaches you can try to help manage them. How common are nightmares after trauma? The quick answer: Very common. According… Continue reading PTSD Nightmares: Why they’re happening and what you can do
Tag: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Highlighting the many faces of PTSD
PTSD doesn’t have just one face, it has millions. During any given year, there are about eight million adults who have PTSD, which is why for PTSD Awareness Day this year, we’re sharing just some of those many faces and the stories behind them. From grandmothers to soldiers, both women and men, the PatientsLikeMe… Continue reading Highlighting the many faces of PTSD
“I finally feel like there is hope for me to have a life that has purpose.” – Member Robin shares her story living with complex PTSD
Robin (survivinglife) is a PatientsLikeMe member living with complex PTSD. Recently, she shared her story with us, from her childhood to now, delving into the hardships she’s faced and how she continues to find the courage to forge through. Content within this story may be triggering for some readers. Here’s her story… I am a… Continue reading “I finally feel like there is hope for me to have a life that has purpose.” – Member Robin shares her story living with complex PTSD
“Always know that you are not alone.” Member Debbie shares about life with PTSD
As a “happily married mom of three and grandmother to four,” Debbie works each day to remain active and positive, filling her time with the things she loves, like crocheting, baking and helping others to see there is a light at the end of the tunnel. “I try very hard each day to stay… Continue reading “Always know that you are not alone.” Member Debbie shares about life with PTSD
“I’m happy to say that I’ve made tremendous progress” – An interview with PTS and TBI member Trevor
Trevor Martin, a Veteran of the United States Army was deployed to Afghanistan twice from 2009 to 2012 and was later diagnosed with both a mild TBI and PTS. He joined PatientsLikeMe to connect with others living from these conditions. Our friends over at PatientsLikeMe sat down with Trevor to learn more about his life… Continue reading “I’m happy to say that I’ve made tremendous progress” – An interview with PTS and TBI member Trevor
One Mind and PatientsLikeMe join forces to help people with post-traumatic stress and traumatic brain injury
Collaboration Will Uncover Real-World Experiences, Generate Patient Data That Improves Daily Living and Overall Understanding of Conditions SEATTLE, WA—June 12, 2014—One Mind and PatientsLikeMe announced a new multi-year collaboration to help the millions of people worldwide who are experiencing post-traumatic stress (PTS), traumatic brain injury (TBI), or both. The two organizations will work together to… Continue reading One Mind and PatientsLikeMe join forces to help people with post-traumatic stress and traumatic brain injury
“I know that it will pass eventually” – PatientsLikeMe member Jennifer shares about her PTSD
June is National Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month, and recently, Jennifer (aka sortaborderline) spoke about her personal experiences with the neurological condition. She talked all about learning to roll with her triggers, leaning on her family and PatientsLikeMe members for support, and recognizing the relationship between her fibromyalgia, myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) and… Continue reading “I know that it will pass eventually” – PatientsLikeMe member Jennifer shares about her PTSD
The Patient Voice – Loud and Clear
We are excited to present the first member video for the PatientsLikeMe Mood community and what better way to kick it off than with one that represents the voice of the patient. In June, we launched The Patient Voice with the inaugural report on inpatient therapy, a topic often discussed by our Mood community members. … Continue reading The Patient Voice – Loud and Clear