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what is post-traumatic stress disorder/ptsd?

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PTSD: Ptsd is a type of anxiety disorder that can develop after seeing or experiencing a traumatic event that involved the threat of injury or death.  It can happen in all ages --after natural disasters such as floods, fires, and earthquakes, or other events such as rape, domestic violence, war, terrorism, or other assaults.  History of previous trauma may increase likelihood of ptsd after a new event.

Question 2

what are the symptoms of post traumatic stress disorder (ptsd)?

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PTSD: Ptsd can develop after you've seen or experienced a traumatic event that involved the threat of injury or death.  Symptoms include reliving the event through flashbacks, repeated nightmares & memories of event, etc; avoidance or emotional numbing, feeling detached, having no interest in usual activities; and arousal -- difficulty concentrating, falling/staying asleep, startling, & hypervigilance.

Question 3

i think i have ptsd (post traumatic stress disorder). what should i do?

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FaceTheIssuesGetHelp: The term ptsd has become a marketed fad, very real, just not unique to only soldiers having experienced battle, maiming & death; common to anyone having faced experiences which powerfully challenge their previous experiences & beliefs. Humans, as part of freedom, can be extremely violent, mean & cruel, sometimes temporarily “enjoying” a sense of power. Keep your faith! there is more to life!

Question 4

can ptsd (post traumatic stress disorder) be caused by someone close to you being imprisoned?

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That depends: That depends. Ptsd most often is caused by involvement in one or more life-threatening or horrific events.  However, there is a subset that we can see of care-givers who are deeply effected by their association with traumatized patients. So, depending on the situation, it may be possible.

Question 5

can post traumatic stress disorder ptsd lead to suicide?

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Yes - see link.: The short answer is yes. A significant number of soldiers returning from war zones have been committing suicide. This has become of a major issue that the gov't is trying to address.

http://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/pages/ptsd-suicide.asp.

Question 6

what kind of doctor can treat post traumatic stress disorder(ptsd)?

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PTSD: A psychiatrist if psychotherapy & medications. A psychologist if psychotherapy alone.

Question 7

is ptsd (post traumatic stress disorder) a type of behavioral disorder or anxiety disorder?

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PTSD: Ptsd is an anxiety disorder, but i believe one day it will be classified as a variant of depression.  As with any mental disorder, there are behavioral manifestations.

Question 8

how to deal with post traumatic stress disorder?

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PTSD: Often responds well to cognitive processing therapy (a form of cognitive behavioral therapy), emdr, specialized group therapy,  virtual reality exposure therapy, psychoeducation and psychiatric medications are sometimes warranted as well.

Question 9

what can i do about post traumatic stress disorder?

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Get help: With ptsd, it is tempting to hide from others because one may be very frightened of them.  But it's essential to get help with this condition.  You can work with therapists and psychiatrists -- there are helpful therapies and if needed, medications.  There are support groups focused on particular kinds of trauma also.  At home you can exercise physically and also use relaxation recordings, etc.

Question 10

how to tell if i have post traumatic stress disorder?

Accepted Answer

PTSD: Hyperarousal, avoidance, hypervigilance. Most common are loss of interest or pleasure, nightmares, flashbacks, despair/hopelessness, anger/irritability, and somatic complaints such as headaches.

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