Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Post traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is defined as a severe anxiety disorder. It can affect an individual after they have been exposed to traumatic events that involve the threat of injury or death to themselves or someone else.

Experiences such as going through a natural disaster like a hurricane or tornado, or being assaulted or raped, can result in someone suffering from post traumatic stress disorder.

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What Is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder / PTSD?

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms

Although in rare cases the symptoms of post traumatic stress disorder may not surface until years following the event, it is typical for them to be seen within three months after the event. Symptoms of Post traumatic stress disorder fall into three main categories namely; repeated or intrusive memories, avoidance and numbing, and increased anxiety or arousal.

Repeated Memories

In this case the person may be having flashbacks where the event seems to be happening over and over. The person may also be having recurrent, distressing memories of the event, as well as dreams and nightmares.

Avoidance

In this instance the individual may have feelings of detachment and develop an emotional numbness. They may become less expressive in terms of mood and display a lack of interest in normal activities. They may be found shying away from things, persons and activities they enjoyed in the past. Difficulties with memory and recalling important aspects of the trauma are also features of avoidance.

Increased Anxiety Or Arousal

With increased anxiety or arousal the symptoms include difficulty concentrating and sleeping. Excess awareness, irritability, the tendency to be easily startled and an overwhelming sense of guilt and shame are also symptoms. Headaches, agitation and palpitations, which are usually associated with stress and anxiety, may also be seen.

Treatment For Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

The treatment for post traumatic stress disorder can be a combination of medication and psychotherapy. Medication, like antidepressants that acts on the nervous system, can help reduce anxiety and other symptoms of post traumatic stress disorder. However, the side effects of (and possible addiction to) these medications can be worse than the problems themselves. Psychotherapy is expensive and time-consuming. You may spend thousands of dollars and hours trying these methods, and find, years later, that it was all for naught.

People involved in traumatic events are likely to have brief periods of difficulty in adjusting and coping. With time however, and effective coping methods, such traumatic reactions usually get better.

Receiving treatment soon after post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms develop is key to preventing post traumatic stress disorder from becoming a long-term condition.

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