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	from Joy Victory As more veterans return from Iraq and Afghanistan, and news reports remind us of the anniversaries of September 11 and Hurricane Katrina, the term post-traumatic stress disorder has been surfacing a lot. What is it exactly? And how do you overcome the horrors of trauma?

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Symptoms of PTSD
The symptoms of PTSD can be grouped into three main categories -- experiencing recurrent memories of the traumatic event, an overwhelming feeling to avoid those memories, and feeling jumpy or startled.
- PTSD Guide Matthew Tull, PhD

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Understanding a Loved One's PTSD
Recovery from PTSD can be a long road, but a family's support and understanding are invaluable during this time. The first step is understanding how PTSD affects people.
- PTSD Guide Matthew Tull, PhD

PTSD in Military Veterans
PTSD has long been a problem among military members, and was once known as "combat fatigue," "shell shock" or "war neurosis."
- PTSD Guide Matthew Tull, PhD

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