People with aphantasia, who lack the ability to visualize, tend to experience PTSD symptoms less severely because they don't have recurring mental images that trigger emotional states.

We often confuse discomfort with threat, leading us to react to discomfort in ways that may not be beneficial, while the diagnostic criteria for PTSD includes exposure to actual or threatened death, violence, or sexual violence, highlighting that both real and perceived threats can trigger similar reactions in the body.

People can become addicted to stress, needing high levels of activation to feel alive, especially those with backgrounds in high-stress environments like combat veterans.

Trauma creates neuropeptides in our bodies that can be stored if we lack the tools to address them, leading to potential health issues later on.

Reading news articles all day can lead to becoming a hyper-stressed and anxious individual, as your brain rewires to assume that every bad thing is happening next door instead of far away.

The emotional toll of the war became apparent for Stacy and Roman after the initial phase of intense activity, particularly when they were confronted with distressing images from the conflict.

Creating digital boundaries is crucial for mental health, allowing you to stay informed without overwhelming yourself with graphic content.

If a painful stimulus is anticipated too close to its occurrence, it can increase anxiety and worsen the pain experience due to heightened arousal.

Trauma experienced at any age can increase the risk of addiction, but earlier trauma tends to have more lasting effects due to brain development stages.