That's because your nerves are on edge, she says; if you're overstimulated, you feel unsafe and, as a result, react strongly.

Therapists call it "functional freeze"— a trauma response where we appear productive on the surface while internally ...

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Catherine Brendel, a teacher of 14 years, says she can no longer step into a classroom without reliving the terror she ...

Where does fear come from? American psychologist John Watson wanted to find out — so, in the name of science, he tried to ...

They have said fireworks frighten pets, create fire hazards, affect military members with PTSD and disturb the peace ... it might reduce noise in neighborhoods. She said she has heard from ...

These associations could be with places where they worried excessively about falling, such as on the stairs, in the bathroom or kitchen or only occurring outside, in the context of excessive noise ...

Emotional Numbness: Survivors might find it difficult to access their feelings after a fire. This response can offer a sense of protection due to the overwhelming circumstances, and also prevent ...

Stanley, a clinical psychologist and emergency medicine researcher, about the early signs of acute stress or PTSD and how you can help if a loved one is experiencing these symptoms. How does PTSD ...