Many people associate Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with extreme events like war, accidents, or natural disasters. While these experiences can certainly lead to PTSD, the condition is often more subtle and far more common than people realise. In fact, many individuals live for years with PTSD symptoms without recognising them as trauma-related. They may describe themselves as “overly sensitive,” “always anxious,” “easily triggered,” or “emotionally numb,” without unde
