Certain dates can carry a lot of emotional weight. For many people, September 11 is one of them. Each year, as the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks approaches, people may find themselves experiencing emotions, memories, or physical reactions they weren't expecting. This can be especially true for people who were directly affected by the attacks, lost someone, witnessed the events firsthand, lived in or around New York City or Washington, D.C., or simply remember what it felt l

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Fireworks can be overwhelming for people living with PTSD, anxiety, or past trauma. Learn why loud noises trigger the brain, what anticipatory anxiety looks like, and practical ways to cope during the Fourth of July.

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