What+is+Post+Traumatic+Stress+Disorder+(PTSD)+&+Symptoms

PTSD is a psychiatric disorder that can occur after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event such as, natural disasters, serious accidents (car accidents), military combat, sexual or physical assault/abuse and loss of a loved one. Those who experience a traumatic event usually develop the systems of post-traumatic stress disorder over a period of time it’s not immediately. PTSD is often present when an event occurs that is unpredictable or unexpected. PTSD can be triggered if an individual experiences something that reminds them of their traumatic event. Also people who have PTSD can experience something internal within the body like emotions, or external which is anything that happens outside the body like a stressful situation. Some individuals may experience the exact same emotions they got witnessing or experiencing their traumatic event. these symptoms can last long enough as a life time.

=What Are The Symptoms=
 * * Re-experiencing
 * Avoidance and Numbing
 * Emotional Arousal ||

__**Re-experiencing Symptoms**__

People who suffer from PTSD often re-experience the traumatic event thought dreams (nightmares) or flashbacks. Flashbacks are memories that one can see visually in their mind. Flashbacks can feel so real like the incident is occurring again. On the other hand PTSD can occur just by the sound or seeing something that reminds the victim of their traumatic experience. For example if a victim with post-traumatic stress disorder reads a newspaper article about sexual assault, drives by a car accident, or hears a sound of an alarm. This could actually trigger a flashbacks or memories of the event which are usually emotional and physical reactions. When someone with post-traumatic stress disorder is re-experiencing their event there is usually a sense of fear and helplessness. Also they can even experience similar feelings to when the victim experienced their traumatic event.


 * __Avoidance and Numbing__**

Individuals with PTSD may avoid or numb situations that will trigger memories of the event they experienced. They may avoid going near places where the event took place. They may also avoid listening or watching the news and TV, because it could be similar to the event. Numbing symptoms is when a person is “numb” or disconnected to their emotions and feelings. They may be less interested in activates they once enjoyed and isolate themselves from people. Numbing that specific memory can be so strong that they may actually not remember what happened, or may not be able to recall important parts of the event. Some have a negative outlook on life and feel that their life will be shortened, or that they will not be able to reach their goals in life.


 * __Emotional Arousal__**

Some people with PTSD may feel constantly on alert or “on guard” which is called emotional arousal. There is a huge increase in anxiety and this can greatly affect ones daily life. It is a constant roller coaster of emotions with feelings of anger, depression, outburst, fear, and hopelessness. Physically some have trouble sleeping at night or concentrating when necessary because of their thoughts and emotions are so strong.

Image Reference Sual,K(2013).Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury Healing the Battered Brain. Retrieved from []

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