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It was Bonfire Night and the bangs and the noise triggered something in my memory. I had heart palpitations, I was shaking and sweating.
Learn about PTSD
Understanding PTSD
Learn what post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is and when it might be diagnosed.
Symptoms of PTSD
Find out about some of the common symptoms of PTSD, including flashbacks. And how PTSD can affect your day-to-day life.
Causes of PTSD
Learn what can cause PTSD and how to recognise it.
Support for PTSD
Self-care for PTSD
Read some tips to help you to cope with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Treatment for PTSD
Find out about treatments for PTSD, including talking therapies and medication.
Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy
Find out about EMDR therapy and how it's sometimes used to treat PTSD.
Your stories
Video: what's it like to have PTSD?
Watch Larry, Anamoli, Paul and Maisie share their experiences of what it's like to live with PTSD, what has helped them and how they see their future.
Page updated: January 2026
Next review planned: January 2029
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