Anxiety is a normal part of life. You likely feel keyed up or on edge when you’re waiting for medical test results, when a car suddenly pulls out in front of you, or when you realize you’re running short on money and payday is still a week away. Anxiety is a normal reaction to these events because all three examples share one thing in common: they’re threats. Bad news from the doctor and a car pulling out in front of you can both mean your life is in danger. Running out of mo

Suffering posttraumatic stress is not a sign of weakness but rather an expected consequence of war. With that said, the degree and nature of the impact of trauma varies wildly from person to person and experience to experience. For some, the impact is immediate and sometimes requires removal from combat settings. For the majority of combatants, the signs and symptoms of PTSD slowly emerge over the course of many years. PTSD is a “for life” condition with no cure, as the memor