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What's the diagnosis method for ptsd?

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Professionally: If you meet with a psychologist or psychiatrist who knows about trauma then he or she can diagnose you. Be well, .

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Post Traumatic : Stress disorder (ptsd) occurs in the context of a person witnessing or experiencing a horrific or life threatening event(s). There are 3 categories of symptoms. The 1st is avoidance - avoiding people, places, things, sounds or smells that trigger memories or feelings related to the event. The 2nd is reliving- this can take place through dreams, thoughts, memories, flashbacks or other forms of >>.

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