Most people who have PTSD don't think they have PTSD. They think they're stressed. They think they're anxious. They think they're not handling things as well as they should be. They think that what happened to them wasn't bad enough to count. This is one of the most persistent and damaging misconceptions in mental health. And it keeps a lot of people suffering far longer than they need to. What PTSD Actually Is PTSD is not a character flaw or a sign of weakness. It is a nervo

Trauma can deeply affect how you see yourself, others, and the world. You may feel stuck in the past, overwhelmed by guilt or fear, or...