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What is PTSD?

  

It is quite common to associate Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (hereinafter PTSD) with war veterans returning home from combat. Recently, however, science is bringing to light the prevalence of PTSD resulting from non-combat situations.

At Inspiring Hope International, we want to remind you that you are the master of your own brain and body. What you define as trauma is your trauma, and no two definitions of trauma look the same. We want you to know you are not alone and there is help here for you.

The American Psychiatric Association defines PTSD as “a psychiatric disorder that can occur in people who have experienced or witness a traumatic event” (APA, 2020). PTSD can present itself through reexperiencing trauma here and now, avoidance of traumatic reminders, hypervigilance resulting from a persistent sense of impending threat (Mind, 2017). 

While these are the most well-known presentations of PTSD, there is a spectrum of symptoms that may be present. If you struggle with any of the following symptoms, you may be unknowingly suffering from PTSD. 

· Have an ongoing distrust of people and the world 

· Difficulty regulating your emotions

· A continuous feeling of emptiness

· Feeling as if you are completely different from other people

· Finding friendships and relationships difficult, or avoiding them altogether (Mind, 2017).

The World Health Organization (hereinafter WHO) recently introduced two distinct trauma-related disorders in its 11thpublication of the International Classification of Diseases, or ICD-11. Under the general category of ‘disorders specifically associated with stress,’ the WHO outlines PTSD as well as complex PTSD, or CPTSD (Haselgruber et al., 2020). 

PTSD and/or CPTSD can be caused by a singular traumatic event, but it is important to remember that singular events are not the only causes. Being harmed by someone close to you at an early age, experiencing ongoing trauma of any kind (physical, emotional, sexual), or repeatedly witnessing abuse can all surface as PTSD (Mind, 2020). 

If you think you may be suffering from PTSD, there is hope and there is help. We are here to help you connect with effective treatments, financial help, and others who may be feeling the same as you. 


Shelly Butts is a freelance web content creator from Houston, Texas. She writes passionately when not chasing around two active boys or pursuing her Master's in Social Work. For more information on Shelly's work and availability, contact her at:
shellybutts1@gmail.com
cell: 832-515-3841



References

Haselgruber, A., Sölva, K., & Lueger, S. B. (2020). Validation of ICD‐11 PTSD and complex
  PTSD in foster children using the International Trauma Questionnaire. Acta Psychiatrica
 Scandinavica, 141(1), 60–73. https://doi-org.ezproxy.uta.edu/10.1111/acps.13100

Mind for Better Mental Health. (2017, May). Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
 https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/post-
 traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/complex-ptsd/

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About PTSD

April Hart, Founder

Our Mission

Trauma can happen to anyone at anytime. Whether it is in the form of abuse, sexual assualt, loss of a loved one, a house fire, or even a car accident. Many who experience trauma will develop PTSD that can be life altering. We want you to know you are not alone. There is help and there is hope!

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Our Mission

April Hart, Founder

Our Mission

Our mission is to bring hope to people suffering from trauma and PTSD by connecting them with effective treatments, financial help, and each other. We want you to know that you are not alone. We are here to help you connect and heal.

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April Hart, Founder

April Hart, Founder

April Hart, Founder

April became a mental health advocate and life coach out of her own personal journey. While on the path of getting help for her own family, she met many others and her eyes were opened to the struggle of those suffering with PTSD. She has found healing for her family and wants to help others do the same!

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Shannon Davis, Board member

Luciana DeVito, Board member

Luciana DeVito, Board member

Shannon is the owner of Align Theta Center in Magnolia, TX. Her passion is helping others work through trauma and navigate change in a way that empowers and strengthens them. She is SO excited to bring ThetaPod technology to our community, especially when so many families are in need of support and relief. 

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Luciana DeVito, Board member

Luciana DeVito, Board member

Luciana DeVito, Board member

Luciana has a huge heart and an even bigger vocabulary! She is gifted in speaking and is fluent in 5 different languages. God has given her a passion for helping people both locally and abroad.

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Darla Lazarri, Board member

Luciana DeVito, Board member

Darla Lazarri, Board member

There is no other way to say it but Darla has a love for helping others. It started as a young kid defending and befriending people who were left out of social circles. Fast forward a few years, Darla the warrior is still helping kids. The old saying it takes a village comes to mind. Darla's help does not stop there, she has taken course 

There is no other way to say it but Darla has a love for helping others. It started as a young kid defending and befriending people who were left out of social circles. Fast forward a few years, Darla the warrior is still helping kids. The old saying it takes a village comes to mind. Darla's help does not stop there, she has taken course to combat suicide and continues to educate and advocate for mental illness.

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