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My therapist thinks i have ptsd. how can i know for sure?
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Talk to your : therapist. Ask them why they believe you have PTSD. They will help you understand the diagnosis and explain what you will need to do to cope with the traumas they feel are behind the diagnosis.
Answered 5/29/2016
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PTSD: Disorder most often develops in the context of having life threatening or horrific experience(s). There are sxs of avoidance (avoiding triggers – as well as thoughts or memories or feelings associated w the trauma), reliving (nightmares, flashbacks, intrusive memories) & hyperarousal (fight or flight reactions, ^ startle reflex,hypervigilance & strong reactions to triggers). Review your sxs with
Answered 4/25/2015
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