An Autoethnography on the Geography of PTSD

Abstract

A veteran, first responder, and citizen may have acquired PTSD through very different traumatic experiences. However, their symptoms remain largely the same. While researchers and practitioners continue to learn more about the neurobiology and therapeutic options available for PTSD treatment, much less is known about the disorder from a geographic perspective. Here, I use feminist narrative autoethnography to explore the geography of PTSD and the daily sociopolitical structures and physical environments one must navigate, which often work to further oppress those who have experienced trauma.