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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — People with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms often have trouble communicating and resolving relationship difficulties with their romantic partners, according to ...
Fear of emotions among couples with PTSD is associated with unproductive communication, according to a new study. People with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms often have trouble ...