Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a serious mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. People with PTSD may struggle with intense anxiety, intrusive memories, nightmares, or emotional distress that disrupts daily life. While it’s common to feel shaken after a crisis, PTSD occurs when these symptoms persist for weeks or months and begin to interfere with relationships, work, and overall well-being.

PTSD can affect anyone—adults, teens, and even children—regardless of age or background. Common causes include military combat, natural disasters, serious accidents, assault, abuse, or the sudden loss of a loved one. Symptoms may appear soon after the trauma or surface years later.

The good news is that PTSD is treatable. With evidence-based therapies, medication management, and holistic approaches, individuals can learn to process traumatic experiences, reduce symptoms, and regain a sense of control. At Core Self, we specialize in trauma-informed care and offer personalized treatment plans designed to help clients heal and thrive.