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Managing Fear
As a survivor, you may find yourself afraid all the time, even in situations that you know are not dangerous. Try not to blame yourself! Heightened fear and anxiety is a common symptom of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and scientists have traced its cause to neural responses in the brain. Though increased fear is a normal development of a trauma survivor, there are some things you can do to manage that fear.
