Transcending Post-infidelity Stress Disorder (PISD): The Six Stages of Healing

Transcending Post-infidelity Stress Disorder (PISD): The Six Stages of Healing


Have you been traumatized by infidelity? The phrase "broken heart" belies the real trauma behind the all-too-common occurrence of infidelity. Psychologist Dennis Ortman likens the psychological aftermath of sexual betrayal to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in its origin and symptoms, including anxiety, irritability, rage, emotional numbing, and flashbacks. Using PTSD treatment as a model, Dr. Ortman will

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