It’s been called shell shock, accident neurosis, and post rape syndrome. It has often been misunderstood and misdiagnosed, even though the disorder has very specific symptoms that form a definite psychological syndrome.   It is estimated that up to ten percent of the population have been affected by clinically diagnosable PTSD. Still more show some symptoms of this disorder. While it was once thought to be mostly a disorder of war veterans who had been involved in heavy combat, it is now proven that PTSD afflicts both female and male civilians, with females being a larger percentage.   The affliction of PTSD can result from such traumas as child abuse, rape, murder, accidents, and natural catastrophes. Not all people afflicted with PTSD will require professional treatment. Many can, and do, benefit greatly from peer support and family understanding. PTSD results, in part, from the difference between an individuals personal values or view of the world and the reality that he or she witnessed or lived during the traumatic event. Focus of the therapy should be on helping the individual examine personal values and how behavior and experience during the traumatic event violated them. The goal is resolution of the conscious and unconscious conflicts that were created. In addition, he or she works to build self-esteem and self-control, develops reasonable sense of personal accountability, and renews a sense of integrity and personal pride.   Therapy involving discussion groups or peer counseling is an effective treatment for many suffering post traumatic stress disorder. This method encourages survivors to share their experiences and reactions to them. In doing so, group members help each other realize that many people would have done the same thing and felt the same emotions. That, in turn, helps the individual realize that he or she is not uniquely unworthy or guilty. Over time, the individuals change their opinions of themselves and others and can build a new view of the world and redefine a positive sense of self.   For most people, the thought of sharing those memories with strangers is just as traumatic as the memories themselves. The fear of not being understood or being laughed at runs high. That fear alone can prevent many people from seeking the help they need, be it traditional or not. The goal of Another Day is to offer a safe haven for all who seek to rebuild their peace of mind. Controlled group therapy that offers the support and acceptance the individual needs for recovery.

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