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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Warning Signs
Feelings of intense distress when reminded of the trauma
Flashbacks (acting or feeling like the event is happening again)
Intense physical reactions to reminders of the event such as pounding heart, rapid breathing, nausea, muscle tension, and sweating
Intrusive, upsetting memories of the event
Nightmares (either of the event or of other frightening things)
Symptom: Avoidance & Numbing
Avoiding activities, places, thoughts, or feelings that remind you of the trauma
Feeling detached from others and emotionally numb
Inability to remember important aspects of the trauma
Loss of interest in activities and life in general
Sense of a limited future (you don’t expect to live a normal life span, get married, have a career)
Symptom: Increased Anxiety & Emotional Arousal
Difficulty concentrating
Difficulty falling or staying asleep
Feeling jumpy and easily startled
Hypervigilance (on constant “red alert”)
Irritability or outbursts of anger
Other Common Symptoms of PTSD
Anger and irritability
Depression and hopelessness
Feeling alienated and alone
Feelings of mistrust and betrayal
Guilt, shame, or self-blame
Physical aches and pains
Substance abuse
Suicidal thoughts and feelings
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