Showing posts with label post-traumatic. Show all posts
Showing posts with label post-traumatic. Show all posts

Monday, March 16, 2009

PTSD

Post traumatic stress disorder(PTSD)- is a type of stressor that can occur after being exposed to one or more traumatic events that threatened or caused grave physical harm.

Some years ago, many would hear the term "shell shock" and/or "battle fatigue" instead of PTSD in a military arena. PTSD as we know it today, became more noticeable and understandable after those who served in the Vietnam War were diagnosed with it. A large number of men and women serving in a war zone will likely be exposed to traumatic events that will leave them with lasting fear and suffering. As a result,returning military
personnel are unable to adapt to life after war. Imagine a traumatic events as such, an episode of murders to babies, women, and elderly in front of your eyes. Something to think about. It's cold-blooded and a hard pill to swallow. It might not be fair but it is definitely war.

Symptons

1. Flashbacks

2. Nightmares

3. Avoidance

4. Detached

5. Anger

6. Difficulty sleeping

7. Feelings of mistrust and betrayal

8. Depression

9. Substance abuse

10. Suicidal thoughts

The most common form of treatment is therapy and medication.

This stressor might involve anyone "not only a military disorder" resulting from being rape, kidnapping, assault, disasters, and among other causes.