WHAT ARE FLASHBACKS IN POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD)?

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after a person experiences a traumatic event. Among the various symptoms associated with PTSD, flashbacks play a significant role in shaping the individual’s experience and well-being. This article delves into the phenomenon of flashbacks in PTSD, exploring their nature, impact, and potential interventions. […]

HOW SLEEP DISTURBANCES WORSENS PTSD

Research indicates among all the anxiety disorders, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) has the highest comorbidity rate with insomnia (i.e., they occur together). Studies with post- traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), on the other hand, reveal a different pattern. SLEEP DISTURBANCES WORSENS PTSD Notably, there is growing evidence that sleep difficulties may contribute to the development of […]

DOES FOOD RESTRICTION REALLY ALLEVIATE PTSD SYMPTOMS?

Food restriction, like exercise, triggers a biological program that stimulates the restoration of energy balance following a decrease in the amount of energy stored. This response involves genetic and hormonal components that in turn drive food intake (i.e., hunger). Previous studies linked this biological response to a reduction of anxiety in both humans and rodents. […]