Traumatic events come in a variety of shades and how they affect people is unique to the individual. Such experiences might be embedded in fearful, helpless, or horrific

Scientists believe that PTSD may occur because of complex occurrences in the brain. One section of the brain, the hypothalamus, releases the corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF), which triggers the

For the mind and body to integrate events, they must translate such events into some type of language, even a subconscious language. Neural pathways take thoughts that are

In some ways, it is understandable why some people turn to substances such as drugs and alcohol to relieve their PTSD, since they are seeking relief from the