By Brian Massie, A Watchman on the Wall
We received an email about PTSD and thought this information may prove helpful for our readers.
PTSD stands for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, which is a mental health condition that can develop after you experience or witness a terrifying, life-threatening, or deeply traumatic event.
According to the American Psychiatric Association, PTSD is a psychiatric condition. While it is normal to feel stressed or afraid during and after a dangerous situation, most people recover over time. With PTSD, however, the alarm system in your brain and body does not turn off. You continue to feel stressed and frightened long after the danger has passed
Common Symptoms
Symptoms usually start within three months of the event, but they can appear later and must last for more than a month to be classified as PTSD. They are grouped into four main types:
- Intrusive memories: Vivid flashbacks, nightmares, or unwanted distressing thoughts about the event.
- Avoidance: Staying away from places, objects, or thoughts that remind you of the trauma.
- Negative mood changes: Feeling emotionally numb, hopeless, detached from others, or having negative thoughts about yourself.
- Arousal and reactivity: Being easily startled, constantly on guard (hypervigilance), feeling irritable, or having trouble sleeping. [1]
Common Causes
Traumatic events that can trigger PTSD include:
- Military combat or war exposure
- Physical or sexual assault and abuse
- Serious accidents, such as car crashes
Here is what we received from a company that may be able to help you.
PTSD following any sort of traumatic accident is a serious concern as I’m sure you know, and the trauma from such an event can significantly impact one’s mental health, sometimes making it incredibly difficult to go about their lives. We’ve developed a comprehensive guide on PTSD following accidents:
PTSD After an Accident –chopranocerino.com/ptsd-after-auto-accident-guide/
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