The simple fact of being human means that at some point in your life, you will inevitably face stress or trauma to varying degrees. Any one of us could develop PTSD, which can last for months, years, or a lifetime.

Most nights, my mind takes me on a journey through vivid visions and haunting dreams

After experiencing or witnessing a trauma, any one of us could develop PTSD, which can last for months, years or a lifetime.

It's not just the overpowering smells and sensations that flood my senses – it’s that only I can experience them because they exist in a different time and place.

While fight or flight prepares the body to flee the life-threatening situation, dissociating can happen when fleeing isn’t an option.