At Thrive Center for Health in Grand Rapids, MI, we understand that living with PTSD can feel overwhelming, especially when dissociation becomes a part of your experience. If you’ve ever felt disconnected from your thoughts, emotions, or surroundings, you’re not alone. Dissociation is a common response to trauma, and it…
At Thrive Center for Health in Grand Rapids, MI, we understand that experiencing a traumatic event can leave you feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about your mental health. You may find yourself grappling with acute stress disorder, which can feel similar to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Recognizing the difference between these…
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that affects millions of people around the world. It can occur after a person experiences or witnesses a traumatic event such as a natural disaster, sexual or physical assault, war or combat, or a serious accident. PTSD can cause significant distress…
People who experience a traumatic event sometimes have trouble dealing with the physical or psychological toll of what happened. In some cases, they can develop other mental health illnesses that hinder their quality of life – ASD and PTSD. What is PTSD? Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health…
What Is PTSD? PTSD can make your everyday life a much more daunting endeavor. It transforms your hobbies and responsibilities into seemingly herculean tasks. You may feel like you can’t carry on the same lifestyle as you did before and find that you grow more and more socially isolated. Symptoms…