Everyone experiences traumatic events in their lives, but for some these can have long-term impacts. If left untreated, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can cause difficulty thinking clearly and affect relationships significantly. Fortunately though there is hope: with the right coping strategy you don't need to live with such overwhelming symptoms every day. Acknowledging negative emotions and difficult thoughts takes courage yet it marks an important step towards finding a successful treatment plan that works best for you.