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What are signs of having ptsd? how can it be treated? i had a gun pointed at me in february and i'm always scared someone is going to kill me now.

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

PTSD: Depends on the extent of the traumatic events, the psyche (personality), the meaning of the event, and what support system the person has. Re-experiencing of the event, hyper vigilance, avoidance of situations that trigger memories of event are main symptoms. Counseling helps.

Answered 8/5/2013

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

PTSD symptoms.: This sounds like it was quite frightening. After a life or limb threatening or horrific experience one may develop some post traumatic symptoms or possibly the clinical disorder called ptsd. Ptsd presents with hyperaurosal - might startle easily, feel your heart pounding if something triggers a memory of trauma. Reliving can take place through intrusive thoughts, memories or dreams. The person >.

Answered 8/3/2013

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