When traumatic news events trigger past trauma for the PTSD survivor.
‘Don’t Panic’ Possibly the Best Advice Ever
When anniversary trauma reinforces the loss of the life you once thought you would have.
Welcome Back to Post Traumatic Disordered Stress
Fighting for control of the flashbacks.
Wake up Call: The First Five Minutes of the Asian Tsunami
On the 26th December 2004, Sam DeSilva was caught in the Asian Tsunami on Koh Phi Phi island, Thailand.
Triggering Trauma, Triggering Guilt
Sam DeSilva, tsunami survivor, on the trauma of anniversaries.
The Collateral Damage of PTSD
You were the closest to me, so I know you suffered too.
Why I Found Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy so Effective
There are a number of reasons why I believe Trauma Focused CBT was so effective in reducing the symptoms of my PTSD.
A Tsunami Survivor on Flashbacks and Being Constantly on the Cusp of Trauma
A tsunami survivor reflects on living with flashbacks, and how trauma therapy helped him look at life from a fairer perspective.
Finding Treatment for PTSD
Appropriate treatment for PTSD can be elusive. Advice from a man who has been through it.
Welcome to Post Traumatic Disordered Stress
After surviving the Asian tsunami, Sam De Silva describes the first PTSD flashback he couldn’t control.