Need immediate support? In the U.S., call or text 988. Support resources

Answers.

Questions about trauma. A little more understanding.

Read questions shared by readers and original answers from MentalHealth.com.

Is it normal to feel nothing when you have PTSD?

Understanding emotional numbness after trauma and finding a way toward support.

How are dissociation, DID, and PTSD connected?

Making sense of dissociation without assuming it means a particular diagnosis.

How are PTSD and night terrors connected?

Understanding trauma-related sleep problems and what to discuss with a clinician.

How do I cope with losing both parents and PTSD?

Finding support when grief and traumatic memories feel overwhelming.