Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a serious physical and psychological condition that is caused by exposure to intensely stressful circumstances and experiences such as the following: Battlefield violence Natural disasters Violent crimes Physical or sexual abuse The sudden loss of a loved one Intense economic hardship Proximity to explosions Long-term, low-level harassment or bullying During … Read more
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is commonly associated with military experiences and violent crimes. However anyone can get PTSD, and there are a variety of stressful, traumatic or upsetting situations that can contribute to its development. The duration and severity of trauma influence the likelihood of developing PTSD, and those experiencing repeated and ongoing trauma, such … Read more
The symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are not always readily apparent. You or someone you love may attempt to self-medicate PTSD symptoms with drugs or alcohol. This can lead to a pattern of abuse that can lead to addiction. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Self-Medication Posttraumatic stress disorder is an anxiety disorder caused by experiencing … Read more
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a devastating psychological disorder that has the power to destroy a person’s life. Experiencing trauma overwhelms the emotional functions of a person, which causes the individual to essentially shut down emotionally. The unprocessed, pent-up emotions from the traumatic experience fester in the subconscious region of the brain and can cause … Read more
It may not be possible to prevent the traumatic events that leave individuals vulnerable to post-traumatic stress disorder, but there may be ways to prevent PTSD from developing. Large-scale disasters have given experts great insight into how PTSD works and how trauma affects different individuals. Recent catastrophes, such as Hurricane Katrina and the 2004 tsunami … Read more