PTSD - Defined as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
A disorder in which a person has difficulty recovering after experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event.
The National Institute of Mental Health says that 7 or 8 out 100 people will experience PTSD in their lifetime.
June 27th is PTSD Awareness Day. A time to bring attention to a serious health issue that affects men and women of all ages.
The Anxiety and Depression Association of America states that treatment for PTSD involves psychotherapy or cognitive processing therapy.
Signs and symptoms of PTSD include:
Re-experiencing the trauma through intrusive distressing recollections of the event, flashbacks, and nightmares.
Emotional numbness and avoidance of places, people, and activities that are reminders of the trauma.
Increased arousal such as difficulty sleeping and concentrating, feeling jumpy, and being easily irritated and angered.
Doctors say to be aware of the signs and seek help to heal yourself. #PTSDAwareness
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