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Warning Signs: How do I know if a loved one is suffering from PTSD?
PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder, is a mental disorder that affects people who have experienced or witnessed a terrifying event, such as sexual violence, war conflicts, natural disasters and accidents. There are many warning signs of PTSD including depression, irritability and aggression. This article provides advice on how to tell if someone you care aboutContinue reading “Warning Signs: How do I know if a loved one is suffering from PTSD?”
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
What is PTSD? Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder that can occur following the experience or witnessing of a traumatic event. Symptoms may include disturbing recurring memories of the event, flashbacks, intense feelings of distress, increased arousal (e.g., difficulty sleeping), and avoidance behavior. The disorder was first described in 1980 by the AmericanContinue reading “Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)”