I have provided three different explanations from relevant, credible Australian sources, then my own simple analogy at the end.
The Australian Centre for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder defines PTSD as:
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This article outlines the difference between life traumas, and outlines what is traumatic enough to warrant PTSD, by the definitions of "trauma" and the DSM legalities of "traumatic." By the end of this post, you will understand where many physicians go wrong in their diagnosis of PTSD ...
Many people with PTSD struggle to understand why they fly off the handle at such little things, i.e., the toilet roll... ...
When the instinctual part of brain (limbic system) perceives danger, it sends messages to your Autonomic Nervous System... ...
Anger is an action, which is made up of many other emotions. When you understand the emotions that trigger anger, you... ...
I really liked this article outlining how stress impacts our bodies, because stress is a major player in PTSD, and most... ...
It is often a symptom of PTSD to suppress memories, feelings and thoughts, and what better way than alcohol and... ...
The following actually contribute to both anxiety and depression, as these patterns we assimilate within our lifestyles... ...
I have been thinking about this post for the last 24 hours now, trying to gather my thoughts on how to best present it.... ...
I want to enlighten sufferers to the facts of diagnosis, and why you may think you have more than just PTSD. PTSD is... ...
So you get a better understanding of this topic, please quickly peruse the thread on conceptualising PTSD to trauma response first, as that gives a quick and dirty understanding on how the memories of our trauma, and reactions we have, are processed.
The amygdala is the brain's alarm, contained deep within our brain. The amygdala is the core of our issues with PTSD, and where we need to start so
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The origins of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) can be traced back to the first century (Ad.) where it was observed... ...
Exposure therapy is a deliberate method designed to expose the mind to intense emotional fear (your past trauma) in... ...
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I love the iceberg model. Here is a link to a slide show version, it is quite long but great to...
The Iceberg Of Emotions
Klarity Belle on 08-02-2010