June marks PTSD Awareness Month, an important time to provide education and resources to those who may be suffering, whether they realize it or not. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects a significant portion of the population. In fact, six percent of all Americans will suffer from PTSD in their lifetimes. Kelly Price, the Founder of The Reset Medical and Wellness Center, is at the forefront of raising awareness and providing innovative treatments for PTSD. BlackDoctor.org spoke with her to gain insight into the myths surrounding PTSD and what you should know to find relief. Debunking Myths About PTSD
Many misconceptions about PTSD contribute to its stigma and hinder people from seeking help. 1. You have to be a veteran, police officer, or a first responder to truly struggle with PTSD.
Reality: PTSD can affect anyone who has experienced trauma, not just those in high-risk professions.
“For years, we’ve been told that PTSD is something that happens to people who were in a war or in the military. That’s been our frame of reference. But in reality, a good portion of America probably suffered from some form of PTSD during COVID, because it was extremely traumatic for everybody. Many of us experienced losses or had family members pass away suddenly,” Price says. “Anything that adds up over time can cause symptoms of PTSD because even small traumas and stressors can accumulate. Sometimes it’s hard to know when something will break you, but all those experiences can add up and cause trauma.”
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Reality: Women are twice as likely to suffer from PTSD as men.
“Women are more likely to suffer from PTSD than men, but it might not be recognized as such,” Price adds. “Women can develop depression or anxiety due to trauma, physical or mental abuse from a partner, or bullying in school. Lots of different things can contribute to PTSD. Additionally, our hormonal balance is completely different, and even menopause can sometimes have symptoms similar to PTSD, such […]
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