{"id":136,"date":"2023-08-26T00:09:34","date_gmt":"2023-08-25T15:09:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthoptimizelab.com\/?p=136"},"modified":"2023-08-26T00:09:34","modified_gmt":"2023-08-25T15:09:34","slug":"understanding-ptsd-healing-after-tough-times","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthoptimizelab.com\/understanding-ptsd-healing-after-tough-times\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding PTSD: Healing After Tough Times"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder(PTSD). Life throws curveballs at all of us. Some of these moments shake us to our core, leaving behind deep emotional scars. When these memories linger and haunt our daily lives, it might be a sign of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD for short. Let&#8217;s chat about what it&#8217;s really like to live with PTSD and how we can wrap our arms around our hearts to find healing.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-137 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/healthoptimizelab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/\uc81c\ubaa9\uc744-\uc785\ub825\ud574\uc8fc\uc138\uc694_-001-41-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"Healing After Tough Times: Understanding PTSD\" width=\"242\" height=\"242\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/healthoptimizelab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/\uc81c\ubaa9\uc744-\uc785\ub825\ud574\uc8fc\uc138\uc694_-001-41-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/healthoptimizelab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/\uc81c\ubaa9\uc744-\uc785\ub825\ud574\uc8fc\uc138\uc694_-001-41-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/healthoptimizelab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/\uc81c\ubaa9\uc744-\uc785\ub825\ud574\uc8fc\uc138\uc694_-001-41-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/healthoptimizelab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/\uc81c\ubaa9\uc744-\uc785\ub825\ud574\uc8fc\uc138\uc694_-001-41-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/healthoptimizelab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/\uc81c\ubaa9\uc744-\uc785\ub825\ud574\uc8fc\uc138\uc694_-001-41.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 242px) 100vw, 242px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/healthoptimizelab.com\/understanding-ptsd-healing-after-tough-times\/#1_So_Whats_PTSD\" title=\"1. So, What&#8217;s PTSD?\">1. So, What&#8217;s PTSD?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/healthoptimizelab.com\/understanding-ptsd-healing-after-tough-times\/#2_PTSD_The_Tell-tale_Signs\" title=\"2. PTSD, The Tell-tale Signs\">2. PTSD, The Tell-tale Signs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/healthoptimizelab.com\/understanding-ptsd-healing-after-tough-times\/#Re-living_the_Past\" title=\"Re-living the Past:\">Re-living the Past:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/healthoptimizelab.com\/understanding-ptsd-healing-after-tough-times\/#Steering_Clear\" title=\"Steering Clear:\">Steering Clear:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/healthoptimizelab.com\/understanding-ptsd-healing-after-tough-times\/#Feeling_Off\" title=\"Feeling Off:\">Feeling Off:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/healthoptimizelab.com\/understanding-ptsd-healing-after-tough-times\/#Always_on_Edge\" title=\"Always on Edge:\">Always on Edge:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/healthoptimizelab.com\/understanding-ptsd-healing-after-tough-times\/#3_PTSD_Why_Me\" title=\"3. PTSD, Why Me?\">3. PTSD, Why Me?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/healthoptimizelab.com\/understanding-ptsd-healing-after-tough-times\/#4_PTSD_Finding_Our_Way_Back\" title=\"4. PTSD, Finding Our Way Back\">4. PTSD, Finding Our Way Back<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/healthoptimizelab.com\/understanding-ptsd-healing-after-tough-times\/#Getting_Pro_Help\" title=\"Getting Pro Help:\">Getting Pro Help:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/healthoptimizelab.com\/understanding-ptsd-healing-after-tough-times\/#Taking_Care_of_You\" title=\"Taking Care of You:\">Taking Care of You:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/healthoptimizelab.com\/understanding-ptsd-healing-after-tough-times\/#Join_the_Club\" title=\"Join the Club:\">Join the Club:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/healthoptimizelab.com\/understanding-ptsd-healing-after-tough-times\/#5_PTSD_Lets_Talk_About_It\" title=\"5. PTSD, Let&#8217;s Talk About It\">5. PTSD, Let&#8217;s Talk About It<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_So_Whats_PTSD\"><\/span><strong>1. So, What&#8217;s PTSD?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Think of PTSD as the mind&#8217;s way of saying, &#8220;I&#8217;m stuck in a really tough memory.&#8221; It happens after we&#8217;ve been through something super intense. Whether it&#8217;s something we&#8217;ve faced ourselves, watched happen, or even heard about happening to someone we care about, it leaves a mark.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_PTSD_The_Tell-tale_Signs\"><\/span><strong>2. PTSD, The Tell-tale Signs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Re-living_the_Past\"><\/span>Re-living the Past:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Those intense memories that keep playing on loop in our minds.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steering_Clear\"><\/span>Steering Clear:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Dodging places or situations that remind us of that rough patch.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Feeling_Off\"><\/span>Feeling Off:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Like there&#8217;s an emotional wall, keeping us from connecting like we used to.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Always_on_Edge\"><\/span>Always on Edge:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Trouble sleeping or finding that we&#8217;re getting ticked off more easily.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_PTSD_Why_Me\"><\/span><strong>3. PTSD, Why Me?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The brain, bless its heart, is just trying to protect us. It&#8217;s in this ultra-alert mode, ready to jump into action. But sometimes, it gets a bit too protective and needs a little help to chill out.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-138 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/healthoptimizelab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pexels-leah-kelley-185939-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"STRESS\" width=\"276\" height=\"184\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/healthoptimizelab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pexels-leah-kelley-185939-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/healthoptimizelab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pexels-leah-kelley-185939-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/healthoptimizelab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pexels-leah-kelley-185939-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/healthoptimizelab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pexels-leah-kelley-185939-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/healthoptimizelab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pexels-leah-kelley-185939.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 276px) 100vw, 276px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_PTSD_Finding_Our_Way_Back\"><\/span><strong>4. PTSD, Finding Our Way Back<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Getting_Pro_Help\"><\/span>Getting Pro Help:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>PTSD isn&#8217;t something to tackle alone. It&#8217;s okay to reach out.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Taking_Care_of_You\"><\/span>Taking Care of You:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Things like working out, meditating, or just sticking to our daily routines can work wonders.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Join_the_Club\"><\/span>Join the Club:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Connecting with others who &#8216;get it&#8217; can be super comforting.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_PTSD_Lets_Talk_About_It\"><\/span><strong>5. PTSD, Let&#8217;s Talk About It<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chances are, someone you know is dealing with this too. Being there, really listening, and just trying to get where they&#8217;re coming from can mean the world.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Living with PTSD can feel like carrying a heavy backpack everywhere. But remember, with the right support and a bit of self-love, we can learn to lighten that load. Every day is a chance to grow stronger and feel a bit brighter. Hang in there!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/healthoptimizelab.com\/category\/mental-health\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-77\" src=\"https:\/\/healthoptimizelab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/\uc81c\ubaa9\uc744-\uc785\ub825\ud574\uc8fc\uc138\uc694_-001-13-e1692193345666-1024x276.png\" alt=\"Other Mental Health Articles\" width=\"241\" height=\"65\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/healthoptimizelab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/\uc81c\ubaa9\uc744-\uc785\ub825\ud574\uc8fc\uc138\uc694_-001-13-e1692193345666-1024x276.png 1024w, https:\/\/healthoptimizelab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/\uc81c\ubaa9\uc744-\uc785\ub825\ud574\uc8fc\uc138\uc694_-001-13-e1692193345666-300x81.png 300w, https:\/\/healthoptimizelab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/\uc81c\ubaa9\uc744-\uc785\ub825\ud574\uc8fc\uc138\uc694_-001-13-e1692193345666-768x207.png 768w, https:\/\/healthoptimizelab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/\uc81c\ubaa9\uc744-\uc785\ub825\ud574\uc8fc\uc138\uc694_-001-13-e1692193345666.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 241px) 100vw, 241px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=dumGpBNuVts&amp;t=1s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-139\" src=\"https:\/\/healthoptimizelab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/\uc81c\ubaa9\uc744-\uc785\ub825\ud574\uc8fc\uc138\uc694_-001-42-e1692976037778-1024x278.png\" alt=\"Listening to healing music that is good for mental health\" width=\"243\" height=\"66\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/healthoptimizelab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/\uc81c\ubaa9\uc744-\uc785\ub825\ud574\uc8fc\uc138\uc694_-001-42-e1692976037778-1024x278.png 1024w, https:\/\/healthoptimizelab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/\uc81c\ubaa9\uc744-\uc785\ub825\ud574\uc8fc\uc138\uc694_-001-42-e1692976037778-300x81.png 300w, https:\/\/healthoptimizelab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/\uc81c\ubaa9\uc744-\uc785\ub825\ud574\uc8fc\uc138\uc694_-001-42-e1692976037778-768x208.png 768w, https:\/\/healthoptimizelab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/\uc81c\ubaa9\uc744-\uc785\ub825\ud574\uc8fc\uc138\uc694_-001-42-e1692976037778.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 243px) 100vw, 243px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder(PTSD). Life throws curveballs at all of us. Some of these moments shake us to our core, leaving behind deep emotional scars. When these memories linger and haunt our daily lives, it might be a sign of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD for short. Let&#8217;s chat about what it&#8217;s really like to live &#8230; <a title=\"Understanding PTSD: Healing After Tough Times\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/healthoptimizelab.com\/understanding-ptsd-healing-after-tough-times\/\" aria-label=\"More on Understanding PTSD: Healing After Tough Times\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":137,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/healthoptimizelab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/\uc81c\ubaa9\uc744-\uc785\ub825\ud574\uc8fc\uc138\uc694_-001-41.png","jetpack-related-posts":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/healthoptimizelab.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/136"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/healthoptimizelab.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/healthoptimizelab.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/healthoptimizelab.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/healthoptimizelab.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=136"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/healthoptimizelab.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/136\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":141,"href":"https:\/\/healthoptimizelab.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/136\/revisions\/141"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/healthoptimizelab.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/137"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/healthoptimizelab.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=136"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/healthoptimizelab.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=136"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/healthoptimizelab.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=136"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}