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Post traumatic stress disorder..is this a serious condition?
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Yes, it can be: Post traumatic stress disorder causes a huge amount of suffering and loss of function in children and adults. It can lead to severe anxiety, insomnia, depression, and suicide. It can stem from an almost infinite variety of frightening experiences. Yet, it can be treated.
Answered 5/1/2016
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Yes it is a serious: Condition which requires treatment. It is important to find a therapist who specializes on ptsd and work on building trust and processing the impact of the traumatic events on the person's life.
Answered 3/26/2014
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