227: PTSD and how it affects your mental health

Listen to this episode from Let's Talk About Mental Health on Spotify. Post traumatic stress disorder (commonly referred to as PTSD) can have a massive impact on mental health and quality of life for those dealing with it, so it’s essential to learn as much as possible about it if you’re dealing with this condition (or if you have a loved one with PTSD). This week in the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast I’m going over important questions like: What is PTSD? What’s involved in the management of PTSD? How can you manage PTSD triggers, and what are some of the main PTSD treatment options? And, most importantly, what can you do to take control and manage your PTSD? While this episode isn’t going to give you an exhaustive list of post traumatic stress disorder treatment options, it will definitely increase your PTSD awareness and help you to understand how to treat PTSD in partnership with trained professionals. PTSD management is a journey, and the good news is that things can and will get better if you’re dealing with this condition. Ready to talk about how to manage PTSD in a healthy way? Then let’s talk! 😃 📝 Episode transcript: http://letstalkaboutmentalhealth.com.au/?p=13207  📩 Subscribe to my weekly newsletter: https://letstalkaboutmentalhealth.com.au/subscribe/  🧠 Improve your mental health in just 10 minutes a day with my Daily Reflection Tool! Only $12.50 AUD (about $9 USD), find it here: https://sowl.co/s/bsw5ZB  or you can also buy my Masterclass video to help you get the most out of it; find it on my store: https://store.sendowl.com/s/588a299a-6b17-4e00-af63-b8b52c21ff7e 🥳 Get early ad-free access on Patreon for just $8 AUD a month (about $6 USD): https://www.patreon.com/jeremygodwin ⏱️ Timestamps:  0:00 PTSD and mental health 1:08 Introduction 2:51 What is PTSD? 6:43 How PTSD affects your mental health 14:20 How to deal with PTSD 26:20 Summary & Next Time 🔎 Find me online Website: www.ltamh.com  Podcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/ltamentalhealth  Jeremy Godwin’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/itsjeremygodwin  📚 Buy my book Life Advice That Doesn't Suck!: https://jeremygodwin.com.au/latds/   📚 Buy my book Let’s Talk About Mental Health (Volume One): https://jeremygodwin.com.au/ltamhbook1/   ℹ️ About Let’s Talk About Mental Health: Let's Talk About Mental Health is the weekly podcast that makes mental health simple, with tips based on quality research and the experience of writer/presenter Jeremy Godwin. Each episode focuses on practical things you can do immediately to improve your mental health and take control of your wellbeing. Discover the podcast all about better mental health and join listeners in over 170 countries worldwide! Let's Talk About Mental Health: making mental health simple. #PTSD #managingPTSD #PTSDrecovery #mentalhealth #mentalhealthpodcast #bettermentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #improveyourmentalhealth #mentalhealthtips #mentalwellbeing #mentalhealthpodcasts #letstalkaboutmentalhealth #ltamh #mentalhealthmatters #peaceofmind #ltamhpodcast #wellbeing #selfhelp #selfcare #depression #anxiety #mentalwellness