How do people cope with ptsd?

PTSD, Sure u can: Is a severe anxiety disorder that develops after exposure to any event that results in psychological trauma. Symptoms include re-experiencing the trauma (nightmares, flashbacks), avoidance of stimuli associated with the trauma, & increased arousal (insomnia, phypervigilance, anger). Symptoms last more than 1 month & interfere with daily functioning. Treatment involves cognitive behavior therapy.

PTSD: If left untreated, ptsd can be a life-long, debilitating illness which robs one of pleasure, relationships and, in severe cases, can reduce coping skills dramatically. While there is a spectrum of ptsd severity, no one can predict how one will cope.

PTSD ?: İt varies and depends on the person ability to cope with stressors. Therefore not every one who is exposed to a traumatic experience develops ptsd.The best treatment is therapy and medication can help also.

PTSD: Depends on the extent of the traumatic events, the psyche (personality), the meaning of the event, and what support system the person has.

Support: Ptsd is associated with isolation. Group therapy for people with similar traumatic injuries can be very beneficial. People want to be understood - often without having to explain their whole story in detail. Many men & women who have combat related ptsd find that they feel the most safe & open when they are with a group of their peers. Not being alone and not being lonely is important.

Psychotherapy/meds: Psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses, and physicians assistants an prescribe medications for PTSD. Psychologists, social workers, and occasionally psychiatrists can also offer psychotherapy for PTSD. The most optimal results for alleviation of PTSD symptoms is a combination of medication and psychotherapy.