{"id":5822,"date":"2024-06-18T10:58:25","date_gmt":"2024-06-18T02:58:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/?p=5822"},"modified":"2024-06-18T11:01:02","modified_gmt":"2024-06-18T03:01:02","slug":"post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd-all-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/index.php\/2024\/06\/18\/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd-all-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Get to Know PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that is triggered by terrifying events. This event could either be experienced or witnessed by one. Examples of events that may trigger PTSD are being raped, kidnapped, watching your loved ones being murdered or experiencing violence in a military combat.

Most people who face traumatic events may have temporary difficulty adjusting and coping but with time and good self-care, they usually get better. If the symptoms get worse, last for months or even years, and interfere with your day-to-day functioning, one may have developed PTSD.<\/strong>

Post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms may begin within one month of a traumatic event but sometimes symptoms may not appear until years after the event.<\/strong> These symptoms cause significant problems in interaction with others and cripples the individual\u2019s ability to carry out their daily task.<\/p>\n\n\n

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A compilation of the many symptoms of PTSD<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

PTSD symptoms can generally grouped into four types and they are:
i) intrusive memories
ii) avoidance
iii) negative changes in thinking and mood
iv) changes in physical and emotional reactions <\/strong>

Intrusive memories<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Too many disturbing and intrusive thoughts in the mind at a time<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Symptoms of intrusive memories may include:<\/strong>
\u2022Recurrent, unwanted distressing memories of the traumatic event
\u2022Reliving the traumatic event as if it were happening again (flashbacks)
\u2022Upsetting dreams or nightmares about the traumatic event
\u2022Severe emotional distress or physical reactions to something that reminds you of the traumatic event

Avoidance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Using music to drown sorrows or memories of the event <\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Symptoms of avoidance may include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022Avoid thinking or talking about the traumatic event
\u2022Avoiding places, activities or people that remind one of the traumatic event

Negative changes in thinking and mood<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Recollection of memories that triggers an insecure feeling that people out there are after her and will burn down her house. <\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u2022Negative thoughts about oneself or other people or basically assuming the world is a bad place
\u2022Hopelessness about the future
\u2022Memory issues, including not remembering important aspects of the traumatic event
\u2022Difficulty maintaining close relationships
\u2022Feeling detached from family and friends
\u2022Lack of interest in activities you once enjoyed
\u2022Difficulty experiencing positive emotions
\u2022Feeling emotionally numb

Changes in physical and emotional reactions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Unstable emotions and inability to manage<\/strong> them<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Symptoms of changes in physical and emotional reactions (also called arousal symptoms) may include:<\/strong>
\u2022Being easily startled or frightened
\u2022Always being on guard for danger
\u2022Self-destructive behaviour, such as drinking too much or driving too fast
\u2022Trouble sleeping
\u2022Trouble concentrating
\u2022Irritability, angry outbursts or aggressive behaviour
\u2022Overwhelming guilt or shame

For children 6 years old and younger, signs and symptoms may also include:<\/strong>
\u2022Re-enacting the traumatic event or aspects of the traumatic event through play
\u2022Frightening dreams

Intensity of symptoms
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PTSD symptoms can vary in intensity over time. You may have more PTSD symptoms when you’re stressed or when you come across triggers of what you went through. <\/strong>For example, you may hear a car backfire and relive combat experiences. Or you may see a report on the news about a sexual assault and feel consumed by memories of your own assault.

Reaching Out for Help <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2022If you have suicidal thoughts, reach out to a close friend or loved one.
\u2022If you have disturbing thoughts and feelings about a traumatic event and find trouble getting your life back under control, speak to a doctor or a mental health professional.
\u2022If you are embarrassed to seek professional help, reach out to someone in your faith or religion community.
\u2022If you know someone who’s in danger of attempting suicide or has made a suicide attempt, make sure that individual is never left alone and make sure your phone is always available from him\/ her to reach out.

Reference:<\/strong>
1. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The Mind.
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