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Whether it was an accident, wartime, natural disaster, physical or sexual assault, or the death of a loved one, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be a lasting consequence of witnessing traumatic ordeals. Certain triggers - no matter how small - bring back painful memories of the trauma. If you're caring for someone living with PTSD, recognizing the triggers is half the battle of conquering them. In this interview with New York-based psychologist and PTSD expert Dr. Judith Joseph, host Kyle Kittleson finds out how people with PTSD and their loved ones can recognize triggers, cope with them more effectively, and regain control over their lives.

Discussion highlights include:
00:00 Intro to PTSD vs acute stress
00:42 Triggers to be aware of
02:12 How triggers change over time
03:48 Exposure therapy
04:41 How to help a loved one with PTSD
06:32 PTSD and children
07:46 Final thoughts

Have PTSD from working as an EMT or first responder? Want to learn more about the warning signs and treatment options for PTSD? Watch the rest of our original series with Dr. Joseph, PTSD: Ending the Silent Epidemic, at medcircle.com to find out all this and more.

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