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PtsD

Chelsea Jones

What is pTSD?

PTSD(Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) is a disorder in which a person is struggling to recover from a traumatic event.

*PTSD can develop in anyone after experiencing a shocking ,or scary event. It’s normal to feel scared after a traumatic event. Fear is a part of the human body’s “flight or fight response.”

WHAT aRE THE POSSIBLE CAUSES OF PTSD

Some possible causes of ptsd may inclde sexual abuse or physical abuse occuring in your childhood or recent years , exposure to traumatic events, miscarriages , serious accidents ,or being in rehab.

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Symtoms of ptsd

Some symtomps of ptsd include,

*being easily startled

Feeling tense , on edge

constantly on guard

having difficulty sleeping

having trouble concentrating

engating in risky behavior.

How are people diagnosed with ptsd?

*People are diagnosed with ptsd by answering questions about your

thoughts ,behaviors ,and feelings. Most of the time diagnosed by

a mental health provider.

TREATMENT OPTIONS

*The primary treatment option for ptsd is psychotherapy

which is a varitety of treatments that help a person

identifiy troubling thoughts and emotions.

*Another

treatment option is any type of antidepressants and

serotonin inhibitors which regulate mood , appetite,

and sleep.

Effects of ptsd in our daily activities

Some effects people with ptsd may have to deal with are

*trust issues

*trouble paying attention in class

*having trouble sleeping

*people with ptsd have a more on the edge type of mind

Q&A

SOURCES

https://www.samhsa.gov/resource/dbhis/national-center-ptsd

http://www.ptsdalliance.org/

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