What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?

An explanation of symptoms based on the research

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Post-Traumatic Stress disorder is the body and brain’s reaction to an extremely stressful and frightening circumstance.

Have you or someone you know experienced a traumatic event? When you experience a trauma, it can disrupt your brain’s normal functioning. You may begin to notice symptoms right away, or days and even months later.

What is a Traumatic Event?

A traumatic event is something that, typically, puts you in fear of your very life itself. For this reason, many combat veterans have PTSD. However, there are other situations that cause the same kinds of fear and trauma as being on the battlefield.

Some other situations that can cause PTSD are:

• Car Accidents
• Other Accidents
• Assault
• Rape
• Abuse
• Neglect
• War Refugees
• Chronic Harassment
• Bullying
• Emotional Abuse
• Poverty

Any situation that causes intense or prolonged fear responses can lead to PTSD symptoms.