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Simplest Description of PTSD Ever Told In 2 And Half Minutes

As an old soldier, I know too many people afflicted with PTSD.  Did you know it’s not only a disorder that affects the military?  Anyone who has experienced a traumatic event can be stricken with debilitating feelings of anxiety, stress, or fear.The voice used in this animation is not an actor. This is a real…

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Ray Flores


Here are two great websites to find out more information or to seek help: The National Center for PTSD for the military and the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network.

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