Question 1

can stress really cause disease?

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It can: Stress is the normal response of our body to the multiple stimuli that affects our daily living. It's responsible of our muscle to grow when we do routinely exercise and other beneficial effects. But if the stress is constant, and for long periods of time it can produce damage to our body and mind. The same will happen if you overexert your muscle: it will injure and get constant pain.

Question 2

define posttraumatic stress disorder?

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Post trauma symptoms: Posttraumatic stress disorder (pstd) is the development of  chronic (over1 month duration) symptoms following a life-threatening trauma.The person re-experiences the trauma in nightmares, flashbacks etc.They avoid situations that recall the trauma. Emotions are numbed.When exposed to reminders of the trauma, they are too arroused, startled with angry outburts.Their families suffer as does work.

Question 3

what are the common symptoms of acute stress disorder?

Accepted Answer

Acute Stress D/O: Acute stress d/o is an anxiety disorder occurring within 4 weeks of event(s) involving threatened death/serious injury or self or others, and response of fear, helplessness, or horror. Lasts at least 2 days and no longer than 4 weeks after the event.  Symptoms may include a subjective sense of numbing, detachment, & amnesia; also recurrent images, thoughts, dreams; increased arousal; avoidance.

Question 4

how to determine if i have posttraumatic stress disorder?

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Get checked: By psychiatrist or psychologist.

Question 5

how do you know if you have a posttraumatic stress disorder?

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PTS: Post traumatic stress disorder has become more common especially seen in troops coming home from iraq and afghanistan. If you have had a life altering event and find yourself having difficulties coping with day to day affairs then you should try and get some therapy.  This does not have to be with a psychiatrist or psychologist.   Many clergy are well trained to help.The key is to get help.

Question 6

what help can be given to people who suffer from a stress disorder?

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Stress: Here are a # of ways to address anxiety: cognitive behavioral therapy, behavior modification, individual psychotherapy, group psychotherapy, psychotropic medications, qi gong, tai chi, acupuncture, acupressure, homeopathy, meditation, yoga, exercise program or progressive muscle relaxation.

Question 7

could some one explain to me what a posttraumatic stress disorder is?

Accepted Answer

Post trauma symptoms: Posttraumatic stress disorder (pstd) is the development of  chronic (over1 month duration) symptoms following a life-threatening trauma.The person re-experiences the trauma in nightmares, flashbacks etc.They avoid situations that recall the trauma. Emotions are numbed.When exposed to reminders of the trauma, they are too arroused, startled with angry outburts.Their families suffer as does work.

Question 8

which was the vietnam syndrome and what is posttraumatic stress disorder?

Accepted Answer

Vietnam caused PTSD: Posttraumatic stress disorder (pstd) is the development of  chronic (over1 month duration) symptoms following a life-threatening trauma.The person re-experiences the trauma in nightmares, flashbacks etc.They avoid situations that recall the trauma. Emotions are numbed.When exposed to reminders of the trauma, they are too arroused, startled with angry outburts.Their families suffer as does work.

Question 9

if i have stress, can i go mental or get some kind of borderline disorder?

Accepted Answer

Yes. : Although it may be more than borderline. It may precipitate a complete melt down. Hard to know what to do really...

Question 10

what are the symptoms of acute stress disorder? how do i know if i have it?

Accepted Answer

Acute stress disorde: Check this site for criteria: http://www.Nattc.Org/learn/topics/veterans/docs/dsmvacutestress.Pdf.  If you have many of these sxs the diagnosis can be confirmed by a psychologist or a psychiatrist. Take care.

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