{"id":153,"date":"2025-10-29T19:50:57","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T19:50:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.ptsdresources.org\/?page_id=153"},"modified":"2025-11-03T19:00:58","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T19:00:58","slug":"what-is-ptsd","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/staging.ptsdresources.org\/?page_id=153","title":{"rendered":"What is PTSD"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"153\" class=\"elementor elementor-153\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bb283cf e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"bb283cf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a86633 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9a86633\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce55f9d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ce55f9d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is PTSD<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4eb0f03 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4eb0f03\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"572\" height=\"410\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.ptsdresources.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/packet-web.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-150\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.ptsdresources.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/packet-web.png 572w, https:\/\/staging.ptsdresources.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/packet-web-300x215.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 572px) 100vw, 572px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3540436 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3540436\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e85260 elementor-widget__width-auto elementor-widget elementor-widget-global elementor-global-33 elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"7e85260\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"resource-form-card\">\r\n  <div class=\"rf-header\">\r\n    Answer 3 questions and we will send free resources today\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- STEP 1 -->\r\n  <div class=\"rf-step\" data-step=\"1\">\r\n    <label class=\"rf-question\">What is the diagnosis?<\/label>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"rf-options-grid\">\r\n      <button type=\"button\" class=\"rf-option\" data-name=\"diagnosis\" data-value=\"Mesothelioma\">Mesothelioma<\/button>\r\n      <button type=\"button\" class=\"rf-option\" data-name=\"diagnosis\" data-value=\"Lung Cancer\">Lung Cancer<\/button>\r\n      <button type=\"button\" class=\"rf-option\" data-name=\"diagnosis\" data-value=\"Asbestosis\">Asbestosis<\/button>\r\n      <button type=\"button\" class=\"rf-option\" data-name=\"diagnosis\" data-value=\"Still Testing\">Still Testing<\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"rf-nav\">\r\n      <button type=\"button\" class=\"rf-next-btn\" data-next=\"2\">Next \u2192<\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- STEP 2 -->\r\n  <div class=\"rf-step\" data-step=\"2\" hidden>\r\n    <label class=\"rf-question\">Who has been diagnosed?<\/label>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"rf-options-grid rf-options-grid-2col\">\r\n      <button type=\"button\" class=\"rf-option\" data-name=\"who\" data-value=\"Me\">Me<\/button>\r\n      <button type=\"button\" class=\"rf-option\" data-name=\"who\" data-value=\"Spouse\">Spouse<\/button>\r\n      <button type=\"button\" class=\"rf-option\" data-name=\"who\" data-value=\"Father\">Father<\/button>\r\n      <button type=\"button\" class=\"rf-option\" data-name=\"who\" data-value=\"Mother\">Mother<\/button>\r\n      <button type=\"button\" class=\"rf-option\" data-name=\"who\" data-value=\"In-Law\">In-Law<\/button>\r\n      <button type=\"button\" class=\"rf-option\" data-name=\"who\" data-value=\"Other\">Other<\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"rf-nav\">\r\n      <button type=\"button\" class=\"rf-prev-link\" data-prev=\"1\">\u2039 Previous Step<\/button>\r\n      <button type=\"button\" class=\"rf-next-btn\" data-next=\"3\">Next \u2192<\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- STEP 3 -->\r\n  <div class=\"rf-step\" data-step=\"3\" hidden>\r\n    <label class=\"rf-question\">Where to send free resources?<\/label>\r\n\r\n    <form id=\"rf-final-form\">\r\n      <div class=\"rf-field\">\r\n        <label>Name *<\/label>\r\n        <input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required \/>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"rf-field\">\r\n        <label>E-mail *<\/label>\r\n        <input type=\"email\" name=\"email\" required \/>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"rf-field\">\r\n        <label>Phone *<\/label>\r\n        <input type=\"tel\" name=\"phone\" required \/>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"rf-field\">\r\n        <label>Address *<\/label>\r\n        <input type=\"text\" name=\"address\" required \/>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <label class=\"rf-checkbox-line\">\r\n        <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"sms_optin\" value=\"yes\" \/>\r\n        <span>Opt in to receive additional information via text.<\/span>\r\n      <\/label>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"rf-nav rf-nav-final\">\r\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"rf-prev-link\" data-prev=\"2\">\u2039 Previous Step<\/button>\r\n        <button type=\"submit\" class=\"rf-submit-btn\">SUBMIT<\/button>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/form>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- SUCCESS MESSAGE (hidden initially) -->\r\n  <div class=\"rf-step\" data-step=\"success\" hidden>\r\n    <div class=\"rf-question\">\r\n      Thank you. Your free resources are on the way. \u2705\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <p class=\"rf-success-desc\">\r\n      Please check your email and phone shortly.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<script>\r\ndocument.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function() {\r\n  const steps = document.querySelectorAll('.rf-step');\r\n  const nextBtns = document.querySelectorAll('.rf-next-btn');\r\n  const prevLinks = document.querySelectorAll('.rf-prev-link');\r\n  const options = document.querySelectorAll('.rf-option');\r\n  const finalForm = document.getElementById('rf-final-form');\r\n\r\n  \/\/ Guardamos respuestas aqu\u00ed\r\n  const formDataState = {\r\n    diagnosis: '',\r\n    who: ''\r\n  };\r\n\r\n  \/\/ Cambiar paso\r\n  function showStep(stepId) {\r\n    steps.forEach(step => {\r\n      if (step.dataset.step === String(stepId)) {\r\n        step.hidden = false;\r\n      } else if (step.dataset.step === 'success') {\r\n        \/\/ don't touch success here\r\n      } else {\r\n        step.hidden = true;\r\n      }\r\n    });\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/\/ Marcar selecci\u00f3n y guardar valor\r\n  options.forEach(btn => {\r\n    btn.addEventListener('click', () => {\r\n      const groupName = btn.dataset.name; \/\/ diagnosis \/ who\r\n      const value = btn.dataset.value;\r\n\r\n      \/\/ quitar .active al grupo entero\r\n      document.querySelectorAll(`.rf-option[data-name=\"${groupName}\"]`)\r\n        .forEach(b => b.classList.remove('active'));\r\n\r\n      \/\/ activar el clicado\r\n      btn.classList.add('active');\r\n\r\n      \/\/ guardar\r\n      formDataState[groupName] = value;\r\n\r\n      \/\/ habilitar el Next de ese step si estaba deshabilitado\r\n      const stepEl = btn.closest('.rf-step');\r\n      const nextButton = stepEl.querySelector('.rf-next-btn');\r\n      if (nextButton) {\r\n        nextButton.disabled = false;\r\n      }\r\n    });\r\n  });\r\n\r\n  \/\/ Next\r\n  nextBtns.forEach(btn => {\r\n    \/\/ inicialmente deshabilitamos next hasta que haya selecci\u00f3n si es step 1 o 2\r\n    const parentStep = btn.closest('.rf-step');\r\n    if (parentStep && (parentStep.dataset.step === \"1\" || parentStep.dataset.step === \"2\")) {\r\n      btn.disabled = true;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    btn.addEventListener('click', () => {\r\n      const target = btn.dataset.next;\r\n      showStep(target);\r\n    });\r\n  });\r\n\r\n  \/\/ Prev\r\n  prevLinks.forEach(link => {\r\n    link.addEventListener('click', () => {\r\n      const target = link.dataset.prev;\r\n      showStep(target);\r\n    });\r\n  });\r\n\r\n  \/\/ Submit final\r\n  finalForm.addEventListener('submit', async function(e) {\r\n    e.preventDefault();\r\n\r\n    \/\/ construir payload final\r\n    const payload = {\r\n      diagnosis: formDataState.diagnosis,\r\n      who: formDataState.who,\r\n      name: finalForm.elements['name'].value.trim(),\r\n      email: finalForm.elements['email'].value.trim(),\r\n      phone: finalForm.elements['phone'].value.trim(),\r\n      address: finalForm.elements['address'].value.trim(),\r\n      sms_optin: finalForm.elements['sms_optin'].checked ? 'yes' : 'no'\r\n    };\r\n\r\n    \/\/ VALIDACI\u00d3N r\u00e1pida frontend\r\n    if (!payload.name || !payload.email || !payload.phone || !payload.address) {\r\n      alert('Please fill all required fields.');\r\n      return;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/\/ ENV\u00cdO\r\n    try {\r\n      const res = await fetch('https:\/\/tu-dominio.com\/api\/send-resource', {\r\n        method: 'POST',\r\n        headers: {\r\n          'Content-Type': 'application\/json'\r\n        },\r\n        body: JSON.stringify(payload)\r\n      });\r\n\r\n      if (!res.ok) {\r\n        throw new Error('Network error');\r\n      }\r\n\r\n      \/\/ aqu\u00ed podr\u00edas leer JSON si tu endpoint devuelve algo\r\n      \/\/ const data = await res.json();\r\n\r\n      \/\/ ense\u00f1ar pantalla de \u00e9xito\r\n      steps.forEach(step => step.hidden = true);\r\n      document.querySelector('.rf-step[data-step=\"success\"]').hidden = false;\r\n\r\n    } catch(err) {\r\n      console.error(err);\r\n      alert('There was a problem sending your request. Please try again.');\r\n    }\r\n  });\r\n});\r\n<\/script>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5976135 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5976135\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-95b4f36 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"95b4f36\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Is PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef88574 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ef88574\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-897df12 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"897df12\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after a person experiences or witnesses a traumatic event \u2014 such as combat, natural disasters, accidents, assaults, or life-threatening situations.<\/p><p>PTSD is the brain and body\u2019s way of remaining on high alert after a trauma. It\u2019s not a sign of weakness, but rather a natural survival response that becomes stuck in overdrive. The nervous system, which is designed to protect you from danger, stays activated even when the threat is long gone.<\/p><p>People with PTSD may experience:<\/p><p>Intrusive memories or flashbacks that replay the trauma<\/p><p>Nightmares or disturbed sleep<\/p><p>Avoidance of reminders related to the event<\/p><p>Negative thoughts or mood changes, including guilt, shame, or emotional numbness<\/p><p>Heightened alertness (feeling jumpy, on edge, or easily startled)<\/p><p>PTSD affects how the brain processes stress, particularly in regions like the amygdala, hippocampus, and prefrontal cortex, which are responsible for emotion regulation, memory, and decision-making. Over time, this imbalance can make it difficult to feel safe, trust others, or experience calm.<\/p><p>The good news is that PTSD is treatable. With evidence-based therapies, supportive relationships, and sometimes medication, people can retrain their brains and restore balance. Healing doesn\u2019t mean forgetting what happened \u2014 it means learning that the past no longer controls the present.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fbf0d15 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"fbf0d15\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6694fb9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6694fb9\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-efb57e8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"efb57e8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Type of Mesothelioma<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fb1fb60 elementor-position-left elementor-vertical-align-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"fb1fb60\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.ptsdresources.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ptsd_resources_logo.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-187\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.ptsdresources.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ptsd_resources_logo.png 1536w, https:\/\/staging.ptsdresources.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ptsd_resources_logo-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/staging.ptsdresources.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ptsd_resources_logo-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/staging.ptsdresources.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ptsd_resources_logo-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Acute PTSD<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Acute PTSD\n\nDefinition:\nSymptoms appear soon after the traumatic event and last less than three months.\nCharacteristics:\n\nImmediate flashbacks, nightmares, or emotional distress\n\nOften triggered by a single event (e.g., accident, assault, or natural disaster)\n\nMany people respond well to early intervention, therapy, and support\nKey Point:\n\nEarly treatment can prevent acute PTSD from becoming chronic.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1058c0a elementor-position-left elementor-vertical-align-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"1058c0a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.ptsdresources.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ptsd_resources_logo.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-187\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.ptsdresources.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ptsd_resources_logo.png 1536w, https:\/\/staging.ptsdresources.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ptsd_resources_logo-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/staging.ptsdresources.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ptsd_resources_logo-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/staging.ptsdresources.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ptsd_resources_logo-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Chronic PTSD<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Definition:\nSymptoms last longer than three months and may continue for years without treatment.\nCharacteristics:\n\nPersistent anxiety, emotional numbness, or irritability\n\nDifficulty sleeping or maintaining relationships\n\nMay involve cycles of improvement and relapse\nKey Point:\n\nChronic PTSD often requires long-term therapy and structured coping tools.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3074768 elementor-position-left elementor-vertical-align-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"3074768\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.ptsdresources.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ptsd_resources_logo.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-187\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.ptsdresources.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ptsd_resources_logo.png 1536w, https:\/\/staging.ptsdresources.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ptsd_resources_logo-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/staging.ptsdresources.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ptsd_resources_logo-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/staging.ptsdresources.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ptsd_resources_logo-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Delayed Onset PTSD<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Definition:\nSymptoms do not appear until six months or more after the traumatic event.\nCharacteristics:\n\nA person might seem fine initially but later develops flashbacks, nightmares, or hypervigilance\n\nOften triggered by a life change, anniversary, or new stressor\nKey Point:\n\nTrauma memories can resurface years later \u2014 delayed onset is real and valid.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a1f385c elementor-position-left elementor-vertical-align-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"a1f385c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.ptsdresources.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ptsd_resources_logo.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-187\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.ptsdresources.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ptsd_resources_logo.png 1536w, https:\/\/staging.ptsdresources.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ptsd_resources_logo-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/staging.ptsdresources.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ptsd_resources_logo-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/staging.ptsdresources.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ptsd_resources_logo-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Definition:\nResults from prolonged or repeated trauma, such as ongoing abuse, captivity, or chronic exposure to violence.\nCharacteristics:\n\nDeep emotional dysregulation, low self-worth, and difficulty trusting others\n\nOften involves dissociation or feelings of emptiness\n\nCommon among survivors of childhood abuse, domestic violence, or war\nKey Point:\n\nComplex PTSD goes beyond fear \u2014 it affects identity, relationships, and worldview.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69d8f5e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"69d8f5e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1806539 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1806539\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.ptsdresources.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ptsd_resources19-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large 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src=\"https:\/\/staging.ptsdresources.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ptsd_resources18-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-219\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.ptsdresources.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ptsd_resources18-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/staging.ptsdresources.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ptsd_resources18-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/staging.ptsdresources.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ptsd_resources18-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/staging.ptsdresources.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ptsd_resources18-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/staging.ptsdresources.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ptsd_resources18-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d174f78 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d174f78\" data-element_type=\"widget\" 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elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"df0342f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.ptsdresources.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ptsd_resources1-1024x804.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-205\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.ptsdresources.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ptsd_resources1-1024x804.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/staging.ptsdresources.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ptsd_resources1-300x236.jpg 300w, https:\/\/staging.ptsdresources.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ptsd_resources1-768x603.jpg 768w, https:\/\/staging.ptsdresources.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ptsd_resources1-1536x1206.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/staging.ptsdresources.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ptsd_resources1-2048x1609.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28e570a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"28e570a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d33512a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d33512a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Symptoms of PTSD<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9947f4a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9947f4a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff1cd3e elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"ff1cd3e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ptsd-table-wrap\" aria-label=\"Summary table of PTSD types\">\n  <style>\n    .ptsd-table-wrap {\n      --brand-dark: #0B3954;   \/* navy *\/\n      --brand-teal: #2C6975;   \/* teal *\/\n      --brand-soft: #E5F2F1;   \/* soft aqua *\/\n      margin: 0 auto;\n      max-width: 1100px;\n      overflow-x: auto; \/* mobile scroll if needed *\/\n      border-radius: 12px;\n      box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.06);\n      background: white;\n    }\n    .ptsd-table {\n      width: 100%;\n      border-collapse: collapse;\n      font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, Segoe UI, Roboto, \"Helvetica Neue\", Arial, sans-serif;\n      font-size: 16px;\n      line-height: 1.45;\n    }\n    .ptsd-table caption {\n      caption-side: top;\n      text-align: left;\n      padding: 18px 20px 8px;\n      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{ display: block; width: 100%; }\n      .ptsd-table tbody tr { margin: 0 0 14px; border-top: 4px solid var(--brand-teal); }\n      .ptsd-table tbody td { padding: 10px 14px; }\n      .ptsd-table tbody td::before {\n        content: attr(data-label);\n        display: block;\n        font-weight: 700;\n        color: var(--brand-teal);\n        margin-bottom: 6px;\n      }\n    }\n  <\/style>\n\n  <table class=\"ptsd-table\" role=\"table\">\n    <caption>Types of PTSD \u2014 Quick Reference<\/caption>\n    <thead>\n      <tr role=\"row\">\n        <th scope=\"col\">Type<\/th>\n        <th scope=\"col\">Duration \/ Onset<\/th>\n        <th scope=\"col\">Typical Causes<\/th>\n        <th scope=\"col\">Common Features<\/th>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/thead>\n    <tbody>\n      <tr>\n        <td data-label=\"Type\"><span class=\"ptsd-badge\">Acute PTSD<\/span><\/td>\n        <td data-label=\"Duration \/ Onset\">&lt; 3 months after the traumatic event<\/td>\n        <td data-label=\"Typical Causes\">Often a single incident (e.g., accident, assault, disaster)<\/td>\n        <td data-label=\"Common Features\">Flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance; responds well to early intervention<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td data-label=\"Type\"><span class=\"ptsd-badge\">Chronic PTSD<\/span><\/td>\n        <td data-label=\"Duration \/ Onset\">&gt; 3 months; may persist for years without treatment<\/td>\n        <td data-label=\"Typical Causes\">Ongoing trauma or untreated acute PTSD<\/td>\n        <td data-label=\"Common Features\">Persistent anxiety, sleep problems, emotional numbness; symptoms wax and wane<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td data-label=\"Type\"><span class=\"ptsd-badge\">Delayed-Onset PTSD<\/span><\/td>\n        <td data-label=\"Duration \/ Onset\">Begins \u2265 6 months after the trauma<\/td>\n        <td data-label=\"Typical Causes\">Triggered by anniversaries, major life stressors, or reminders<\/td>\n        <td data-label=\"Common Features\">Symptoms emerge later (flashbacks, avoidance, mood shifts) after an initial \u201cquiet\u201d period<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td data-label=\"Type\"><span class=\"ptsd-badge\">Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)<\/span><\/td>\n        <td data-label=\"Duration \/ Onset\">Long-term exposure, typically over months\/years<\/td>\n        <td data-label=\"Typical Causes\">Prolonged\/repeated trauma (e.g., childhood abuse, captivity, domestic violence, war)<\/td>\n        <td data-label=\"Common Features\">Emotion dysregulation, shame\/low self-worth, trust\/relationship difficulties, dissociation<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n  <\/table>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a4f274 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7a4f274\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-663aea8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"663aea8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Causes of PTSD<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d9fa0ae elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"d9fa0ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ptsd-causes-table-wrap\" aria-label=\"Summary table of PTSD causes\">\n  <style>\n    .ptsd-causes-table-wrap {\n      --brand-dark: #0B3954;   \/* navy *\/\n      --brand-teal: #2C6975;   \/* teal *\/\n      --brand-soft: #E5F2F1;   \/* light aqua *\/\n      margin: 0 auto;\n      max-width: 1100px;\n      overflow-x: auto;\n      border-radius: 12px;\n      box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.06);\n      background: white;\n    }\n    .ptsd-causes-table {\n      width: 100%;\n      border-collapse: collapse;\n      font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, 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scope=\"col\">Examples<\/th>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/thead>\n    <tbody>\n      <tr>\n        <td data-label=\"Cause Category\"><span class=\"ptsd-badge\">Direct Trauma Exposure<\/span><\/td>\n        <td data-label=\"Description\">Experiencing a life-threatening or terrifying event that overwhelms the body\u2019s ability to cope.<\/td>\n        <td data-label=\"Examples\">Combat, physical or sexual assault, serious accidents, natural disasters.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td data-label=\"Cause Category\"><span class=\"ptsd-badge\">Witnessing Trauma<\/span><\/td>\n        <td data-label=\"Description\">Seeing others injured, killed, or in danger; emotional shock can trigger PTSD even without direct harm.<\/td>\n        <td data-label=\"Examples\">First responders, medics, journalists, or bystanders witnessing violence or tragedy.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td data-label=\"Cause Category\"><span class=\"ptsd-badge\">Learning About Trauma<\/span><\/td>\n        <td data-label=\"Description\">Hearing that a loved one was seriously injured, assaulted, or killed can cause secondary trauma responses.<\/td>\n        <td data-label=\"Examples\">Family of victims, survivors notified of violent loss, or those learning of combat deaths.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td data-label=\"Cause Category\"><span class=\"ptsd-badge\">Prolonged or Repeated Trauma<\/span><\/td>\n        <td data-label=\"Description\">Long-term exposure to trauma that prevents recovery and leads to complex emotional responses.<\/td>\n        <td data-label=\"Examples\">Childhood abuse, domestic violence, captivity, living in war zones, ongoing neglect.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td data-label=\"Cause Category\"><span class=\"ptsd-badge\">Secondary or Vicarious Trauma<\/span><\/td>\n        <td data-label=\"Description\">Absorbing others\u2019 trauma through repeated exposure in caregiving or emergency professions.<\/td>\n        <td data-label=\"Examples\">Therapists, nurses, police, firefighters, crisis counselors.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td data-label=\"Cause Category\"><span class=\"ptsd-badge\">Individual & Biological Factors<\/span><\/td>\n        <td data-label=\"Description\">Personal vulnerability, genetic, or neurological factors that increase PTSD risk after trauma.<\/td>\n        <td data-label=\"Examples\">Previous trauma, family history of anxiety, limited social support, overactive stress response systems.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n  <\/ta\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7993eca e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7993eca\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-899c918 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"899c918\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">PTSD Treatment Options<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-89c077f elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"89c077f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ptsd-treatments-table-wrap\" aria-label=\"Summary table of PTSD treatment options\">\n  <style>\n    .ptsd-treatments-table-wrap {\n      --brand-dark: #0B3954;   \/* navy *\/\n      --brand-teal: #2C6975;   \/* teal *\/\n      --brand-soft: #E5F2F1;   \/* soft aqua *\/\n      margin: 0 auto;\n      max-width: 1100px;\n      overflow-x: auto;\n      border-radius: 12px;\n      box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.06);\n      background: white;\n    }\n    .ptsd-treatments-table {\n      width: 100%;\n      border-collapse: collapse;\n      font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, \"Segoe UI\", Roboto, \"Helvetica Neue\", Arial, 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{\n      background: #e0f7f5;\n      border-left: 6px solid var(--brand-teal);\n      font-weight: 600;\n    }\n    \/* Responsive for small screens *\/\n    @media (max-width: 600px) {\n      .ptsd-treatments-table thead { display: none; }\n      .ptsd-treatments-table, .ptsd-treatments-table tbody, .ptsd-treatments-table tr, .ptsd-treatments-table td {\n        display: block; width: 100%;\n      }\n      .ptsd-treatments-table tbody tr {\n        margin-bottom: 14px;\n        border-top: 4px solid var(--brand-teal);\n      }\n      .ptsd-treatments-table tbody td { padding: 10px 14px; }\n      .ptsd-treatments-table tbody td::before {\n        content: attr(data-label);\n        display: block;\n        font-weight: 700;\n        color: var(--brand-teal);\n        margin-bottom: 6px;\n      }\n    }\n  <\/style>\n\n  <table class=\"ptsd-treatments-table\" role=\"table\">\n    <caption>Common PTSD Treatment Options<\/caption>\n    <thead>\n      <tr role=\"row\">\n        <th scope=\"col\">Treatment<\/th>\n        <th scope=\"col\">Description<\/th>\n        <th scope=\"col\">Benefits<\/th>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/thead>\n    <tbody>\n      <tr class=\"highlight\">\n        <td data-label=\"Treatment\"><span class=\"ptsd-badge\">TMS Therapy (Preferred)<\/span><\/td>\n        <td data-label=\"Description\">Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive, FDA-cleared therapy that uses magnetic pulses to stimulate underactive brain regions involved in mood and stress regulation. Sessions are outpatient, comfortable, and require no anesthesia.<\/td>\n        <td data-label=\"Benefits\">\n          \u2022 Drug-free and non-invasive<br>\n          \u2022 Effective when medications fail<br>\n          \u2022 Minimal side effects<br>\n          \u2022 Improves mood and emotional balance<br>\n          \u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neurohealthtreatment.com\/tms-therapy-for-ptsd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more at NeuroHealth Treatment Centers \u2192<\/a>\n        <\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td data-label=\"Treatment\"><span class=\"ptsd-badge\">Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/span><\/td>\n        <td data-label=\"Description\">A structured, short-term talk therapy that helps reframe negative thinking patterns and reduce avoidance behaviors linked to trauma memories.<\/td>\n        <td data-label=\"Benefits\">\n          \u2022 Strong evidence base<br>\n          \u2022 Builds practical coping skills<br>\n          \u2022 Helps patients confront and manage triggers\n        <\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td data-label=\"Treatment\"><span class=\"ptsd-badge\">EMDR Therapy<\/span><\/td>\n        <td data-label=\"Description\">Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing helps the brain process traumatic memories using guided eye movements or rhythmic tapping.<\/td>\n        <td data-label=\"Benefits\">\n          \u2022 Effective for trauma memory processing<br>\n          \u2022 Reduces emotional intensity of flashbacks<br>\n          \u2022 Can yield results in fewer sessions\n        <\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td data-label=\"Treatment\"><span class=\"ptsd-badge\">Exposure Therapy<\/span><\/td>\n        <td data-label=\"Description\">Gradual, guided exposure to trauma-related memories or environments in a safe setting to reduce fear and avoidance.<\/td>\n        <td data-label=\"Benefits\">\n          \u2022 Desensitizes the fear response<br>\n          \u2022 Builds confidence and control<br>\n          \u2022 Teaches emotional regulation skills\n        <\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td data-label=\"Treatment\"><span class=\"ptsd-badge\">Medication Management<\/span><\/td>\n        <td data-label=\"Description\">Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and other antidepressants may help relieve anxiety, depression, and insomnia related to PTSD.<\/td>\n        <td data-label=\"Benefits\">\n          \u2022 Reduces core symptoms (anxiety, sleep issues)<br>\n          \u2022 Often combined with therapy<br>\n          \u2022 Monitored by a psychiatrist or physician\n        <\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td data-label=\"Treatment\"><span class=\"ptsd-badge\">Group or Family Therapy<\/span><\/td>\n        <td data-label=\"Description\">Provides connection and shared understanding among survivors, helping reduce isolation and build resilience.<\/td>\n        <td data-label=\"Benefits\">\n          \u2022 Encourages peer support<br>\n          \u2022 Normalizes experiences<br>\n          \u2022 Strengthens communication and relationships\n        <\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td data-label=\"Treatment\"><span class=\"ptsd-badge\">Lifestyle & Self-Care Strategies<\/span><\/td>\n        <td data-label=\"Description\">Incorporates grounding, mindfulness, journaling, exercise, and healthy routines to manage symptoms and promote balance.<\/td>\n        <td data-label=\"Benefits\">\n          \u2022 Empowers self-regulation<br>\n          \u2022 Enhances daily stability<br>\n          \u2022 Complements professional treatment\n        <\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n  <\/table>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Answer 3 questions and we will send free resources today What is the diagnosis? 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