Neurotypical vs. PTSD Brain: The Impact of Trauma and How to Heal

PTSD can affect your brain in several ways, such as by causing an overactive amygdala (“fear center”) and abnormalities in the hippocampus (“memory center”). Neuroplasticity techniques offer a path to healing.

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can significantly affect your daily life. Aspects of life that may seem mundane to others — such as a casual remark, a movie scene, or a loud noise — can trigger trauma and…