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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. This article explores the various causes, symptoms, and treatment options for PTSD, shedding light on a disorder that affects millions of people worldwide.

Understanding PTSD: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

TIME

Christiana Musk needed MDMA-assisted therapy 20 years ago. Other women with PTSD need it now, she writes.

There Are No Good Treatments for PTSD. MDMA Can Change That

At least 1 in 2 people experience trauma at some point in their life, and a subset of those individuals will develop PTSD. At least 1 in 2 people experience trauma at some point in their life, and a subset of those individuals will develop posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Psychiatric Times’ Editor in Chief John J. Miller, MD, explained in a recent PTSD video series. Variables that influence the development of PTSD include genetic and epigenetic vulnerabilities, and lack of psychosocial supports. Up until 25 years ago, there were no medications that were US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved, and there is still a need for treatments that yield better outcomes for these patients.

5 Key Take-Aways About PTSD Treatment: A Closer Look at MDMA

A company seeking to treat post-traumatic stress disorder with a combination of MDMA and talk therapy just suffered a major setback from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Lykos Therapeutics, the firm aiming for FDA approval, said on Friday that it received a rejection letter from the agency, which called for more research into the potential treatment’s safety and efficacy. Lykos said in response that it wants the FDA to reconsider the decision, adding that it will request a meeting to “further discuss the agency’s recommendations for a resubmission.” MDMA, also known as molly and ecstasy, is a lab-made drug developed more than a century ago by a chemist at the German pharmaceutical giant Merck.

FDA Holds Back MDMA Psychedelic Therapy Over Safety, Efficacy Concerns

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may affect sleep in several ways, including increasing the risk of sleep disorders, including obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). PTSD is a mental health condition that may develop due to a past traumatic event. It can cause a variety of symptoms, such as flashbacks of the traumatic event, feeling on edge, and anxiety. It may also affect sleep.

What to know about PTSD and sleep apnea

It became painfully clear after my 2010 cycling crash that there was more than met the eye to my injuries. The vehicle, driven by a 17-year-old, left me with lacerations, broken bones, and bruises that became a veritable rainbow of colors over the weeks that followed. The day after I...

Navigating the Long Road: My Ongoing Recovery Through Brain Injury and PTSD

Acute anxiety can feel overwhelming, but understanding it helps manage the symptoms. Acute anxiety is a sudden, intense episode of fear or panic. It can happen without warning and often leaves people feeling out of control. Symptoms include rapid heartbeat, sweating, trembling, and shortness of breath. These episodes can be triggered by stress, trauma, or even certain medical conditions. Knowing the facts about acute anxiety can help you or someone you care about recognize and address it. This article will provide 25 essential facts to help you understand acute anxiety better, offering insights into its causes, symptoms, and ways to cope.

25 Facts About Acute Anxiety

Topamax (topiramate) is a brand-name drug that’s prescribed to help prevent migraine headaches. This article covers topics such as side effects, dosage, and how Topamax works. Topamax is available in these forms: oral tablets and sprinkle capsules. Topamax belongs to a drug class called anticonvulsants. The medication is available...

Topamax for migraine

USA TODAY

Nate Byrne's situation shows viewers the power in being honest about mental health and how no one is alone.

A weatherman had a panic attack live on air. What it teaches us.

Colorado State

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Los Angeles, CA

Herbie J Pilato

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

Denver, CO

No, pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness don’t fold into caskets. It’s a question a reader posed one of the first times I wrote about pallet shelters. I find the pallet shelters to be more palatable than ice fishing tents. The Colorado Village Collaborative operates both micro-communities and the so-called Safe Outdoor Spaces with the tents. We all learned the tents are not safe when a fire roared through a CVC Safe Outdoor Space, destroying the compound quickly. Officials never disclosed a cause of the fire.

Opinion: No, pallet shelters for homeless in Denver, Aurora don’t fold into caskets

Los Angeles County, CA

It's been 33 years since the handsome actor and Emmy award-winning TV game show host Bert Convy died of a brain tumor at 57 in 1991. This is his story. Bert Convy was born July 23, 1933, in St. Louis, Missouri. His father was in the shoe business, while his parents separated when he was just seven years old. His mother moved the family to California in the San Fernando Valley, where Convy attended North Hollywood High and was named the "class clown."

In Memory of Actor/Game Show Host Bert Convy: 33 Years After His Tragic Death From Brain Cancer

Everyday Health

Learn about eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) and its symptoms, including chronic cough, treatment options, and diagnosis methods.

Can Eosinophilic Esophagitis Be the Reason Behind Your Chronic Cough?

Step 1For the jellies, soak the gelatine in cold water for 5min. Drain the juice from the mandarin tin into a small jug. You should have about 120ml (top up with extra orange juice, if needed). Empty the segments into a bowl, cover and chill until needed. Step 2Empty the...

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Atlanta, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

Douglas, GA

A local Walmart employee was recently arrested on a misdemeanor charge after allegedly stealing over $60 worth of merchandise from the store. Additionally, she faced a felony charge after officers discovered suspected methamphetamine in her locker during the arrest.

Douglas Walmart Employee Arrested for Methamphetamine Possession and Shoplifting

We've been independently researching and testing products for over 120 years. If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more about our review process. Give me the choice of shorts or jeans, and I'll take the latter every time. That's because baggy jeans are arguably the most effortless and most comfortable way to wear denim. And believe me when I say I've cycled through my fair share of jeans ... skinny, capri, flared — you name it. Coming from someone who worked in a clothing boutique in college, witnessing passing fads, and who reports on shopping trends for a living, nothing competes with the slouchy, roomy fit of baggy jeans.

I Wore These Baggy Jeans to the Office — Now My Co-Workers Can't Stop Buying Them

Anxiety does not directly cause psychosis. However, the conditions have some similar symptoms, and people who have had severe anxiety for an extended time may experience a psychotic episode. It may be possible for anxiety to lead to psychosis if a person’s anxiety is particularly severe, but not all people...

What to know about anxiety and psychosis

Whether a patient has a diagnosis of cPTSD, BPD, or some combination of both, treatment should be considered multifaceted and overlapping. Learn more in this Special Report article. SPECIAL REPORT: ANXIETY & STRESS DISORDERS. Although not outlined in the DSM-5-TR, complex posttraumatic stress disorder (cPTSD) has been identified as a...

What Is Complex Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and How Does It Relate to Borderline Personality Disorder?

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The MDMA Ruling Is a Huge Setback for People With PTSD

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The MDMA Ruling Is a Huge Setback for People With PTSD

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