PTSD Masterpost: Description and Recovery

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-Websites
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- http://www.ptsd.va.gov (description of PTSD from the US Department of VA)

- http://www.brainlinemilitary.org/content/2014/06/dsm-v-tr-criteria-for-
ptsd.html (PTSD basics)*
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- http://psychcentral.com/lib/symptoms-and-diagnosis-of-ptsd/ (More basics)
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- http://www.dsm5.org/Documents/PTSD%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf (More basics)
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- https://themighty.com/?s=PTSD (A number of articles about the experience of
PTSD from people who suffer from it.)*
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_ http://www.strongeralliance.com (A Christian oriented organization dedicated to
helping people suffering with mental illness overcome it. Check out the subsidiary
links below. They cover even more awesome Christian orgs.)
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- https://www.propublica.org/article/the-ptsd-crisis-thats-being-ignored-
americans-wounded-in-their-own-neighbor (A really good article on PTSD in the
inner city)
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- https://tango.uthscsa.edu/strongstar/ (A research organization for combat ptsd)
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- http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/12/magazine/what-if-ptsd-is-more-physical-
than-psychological.html?_r=1 (Another very interesting article on what happens in
the brain of a person exposed to traumatic events.)
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- http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/01/opinion/ptsd-experiences-in-veterans-
and-civilians.html (Interesting article on civilian vs. veteran experiences with PTSD)
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http://query.nytimes.com/search/sitesearch/?action=click&contentCollection&regi
on=TopBar&WT.nav=searchWidget&module=SearchSubmit&pgtype=Homepage#/
PTSD/since1851/allresults/3/ (A quick search query on PTSD through the New
York times. Take a look at the ones that interest you.)
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- https://www.anxiety.org/ptsd-non-veteran-ptsd-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-
civilians (Interesting article on PTSD in civilians)

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- https://www.myptsd.com/c/ (An EXCELLENT forum for those who struggle with
ptsd and its various issues, from relationships, to nightmares)*
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- https://www.myptsd.com/c/threads/self-care-self-soothing-techniques.9344/
(Self care and self soothing techniques for people having panick attacks/waking up
from nightmares with PTSD)
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- http://www.livestrong.com (excellent website that promotes healthy living)
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- http://www.livestrong.com/search/?search=PTSD&mode=standard (A search
query specifically for PTSD. Do your own research here, especially for natural
techniques. Make sure you verify what you read. Always)*
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- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autogenic_training (A brief introduction to a form
of relaxation theraphy for those who suffer from PTSD)***
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- http://bebrainfit.com/autogenic-training/ (More info on autogenic training)
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- http://www.innerhealthstudio.com/autogenic-relaxation-scripts.html (Some
actual relaxation techniques using the Autogenic techniques)
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- http://www.welz.us/Autogenic.pdf (A brief pdf on Autogenic training)
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- https://sleepfoundation.org/sleep-topics/ptsd-and-sleep (Accounts of the
difficulty sleeping with ptsd)
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- http://blogs.plos.org/mindthebrain/2013/11/19/what-dreams-may-come-
treating-the-nightmares-of-ptsd/ (Different theraphy and medication options for
people who struggle with ptsd)
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- http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2012/01/16/144672190/ending-
nightmares-caused-by-ptsd (A NPR article about the nature of nightmares in PTSD)
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- http://www.ptsduk.org/how-can-you-reduce-nightmares-from-ptsd/ (Different
ways to treat nightmares in PTSD. Hasnt been verified by me, but some of this may
work for you)
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-http://www.mcancer.org/support/managing-emotions/complementary-
therapies/guided-imagery/audio-library (This is a guided imagry library to help you
with negative emotions.)
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-http://www.moodjuice.scot.nhs.uk/posttrauma.asp (Phenomenal self help guide
for people struggling with PTSD)
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- http://www.anxietycoach.com/overcoming-panic-attacks.html (The key to
overcoming PTSD panic attacks)
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-http://bigthink.com/philip-perry/been-traumatized-here-is-how-ptsd-rewires-
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brain?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=Echobox#link_t
ime=1471189962 (How PTSD wires the brain)
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-Youtube Videos
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- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEHDQeIRTgs (Understanding PTSDs Effects
on the Brain, Body, and Emotions)
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-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORs3-tRokGU (Return from Chaos: Treating
PTSD)
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-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCrZimA5bKs (a story of hope from someone
whos struggled with the illness)
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-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Bhk65bY_I0 (Seeing Invisible Injury-
diagnosing PTSD)
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-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErvKUPaEzZw ( 6 Tips to Help Someone You
Love with PTSD)
-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7ovFvA1Wgk (Gang Violence and PTSD-
EXCELLENT DOCUMENTARY ABOUT THE CONNECTION BETWEEN GANG
VIOLENCE AND PTSD)
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-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7frOWBiU8D4 (This is a really interesting
documentary on a revolutionary form of PTSD treatment. Obviously, talk to a
therapist before you attempt it)
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-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMdOk8EgXtc (This is a really cool account of
bipolar disorder and PTSD from a vet. He struggles with it.)

Social Media Pages/Groups

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-https://www.facebook.com/ptsdsupportandrecovery/?fref=ts (PTSD Support and
Recovery)
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-https://www.facebook.com/PTSDProjects/?hc_ref=SEARCH&fref=nf (PTSD
Projects)
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-https://www.facebook.com/PTSDJournal/?ref=br_rs (Ptsd journal )
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-https://www.facebook.com/Women-With-PTSD-804786959591299/?ref=br_rs
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-https://www.facebook.com/VAPTSD/ (Veteran Affairs Official PTSD page)
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-https://twitter.com/HealingCPTSD (Healing Complex PTSD)
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-https://twitter.com/PTSDEducation (PTSD Education)
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-https://twitter.com/ptsdjedi (PTSD Jedi)
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-https://twitter.com/OperationPTSD (Op. PTSD)
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-https://twitter.com/FightingPTSD (Fighting PTSD)
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-https://twitter.com/HealingPTSD (Healing Combat PTSD)
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-https://twitter.com/ptsdforum (My PTSD Forum, to be looked at in tandem with
the my PTSD Forum web page mentioned in the Websites section.)
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-http://posttraumaticstresssurvivors.tumblr.com (Advice blog for those who suffer
from PTSD)
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-https://www.tumblr.com/search/%23PTSD (Self-care vibes for inspiration. This is
a very nice blog that says inspirational things to you.)
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-http://badlydrawnptsd.tumblr.com (Some posts will probably be relatable. I find
that healing for me, might not be healing for you.)
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-http://ptsdrecoverydiary.tumblr.com (Inspiration, recovery tips)
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-https://www.tumblr.com/search/ptsd+recovery (PTSD recovery tips)
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-https://writingptsd.tumblr.com (Writing PTSD)
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-http://beautiful-broken-minds.tumblr.com (Beautiful broken minds. A very nice
inspirational blog)