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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can develop following a traumatic event. Symptoms includes Avoiding reminders of the trauma, Increased anxiety and emotional arousal.
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PTSD is it normal for someone that has ptsd to say no or stop and feel the fight or flight feeling that go along with ptsd?
Yes it is normal for someone with post traumatic stress disorder to feel very frustrated and agitated when they are triggered. PTSD affects everyone differently which may cause mood swings and personality disorders.
How do you control someone with severe PTSD?
calm them down deep breaths over and over
Where can you find a written test to determine whether you have PTSD?
PTSD cannot be diagnosed by a written test alone, it's something only interviews and talking to a trained psychologist will tell you. Sorry.
PTSD how important is it for family members to know bonderies with someone suffering from ptsd?
Post traumatic stress disorder affects everyone differently and there are different triggers with each person with PTSD. My uncle had PTSD from the Vietnam War and we knew to take him out to a secluded area in the country before New Year's and the 4th of July due to the loud noises of fireworks.
What is the name of someone with PTSD?
You would call that person a person dealing with post-traumatic stress.
Do I have PTSD I didn't know because I had some symptoms but can you get PTSD by witnessing someone being struck by lightning?
You could get PTSD from someone being struck by lightning if you were there for the eperience I guess. I have PTSD from someone abusing me a lot of my childhood, symptoms including agitation when having an attack, wanting to be isolated, avoiding the person at all costs, nightmares and night terrors, depression, and a lot of anxiety. There are more symptoms, so if you think you may have it, you may want to go see your doctor or look up ways to help when having attacks. Hope this helped.
What are sign of ptsd?
Often time you won’t know if someone has it. I have PTSD and suffer from nightmares, flask backs, panic attacks to trauma related stimuli (not a veteran so my triggers are not common) and many others.
What are the signs of PTSD?
Often time you won’t know if someone has it. I have PTSD and suffer from nightmares, flask backs, panic attacks to trauma related stimuli (not a veteran so my triggers are not common) and many others.
How is ptsd characterized as?
my aunt has it ptsd is when you are doing something that reminds you of something else you like and you get sad that is what ptsd is
How might someone permanently get rid of all intrusive thoughts and memories not caused by OCD or PTSD in a single day?
It is not realistic or achievable to permanently get rid of all intrusive thoughts and memories in a single day. Managing intrusive thoughts requires ongoing effort and may involve techniques such as therapy, mindfulness, and coping strategies to reduce their impact over time. It's important to seek professional help if intrusive thoughts are significantly affecting your daily life.
What are the symptoms of PTSD Developing?
Anxiety would be the first indicator. Insomnia and inability to relax would also be signs of PTSD. I would also think that someone would not be acting their self and that It would be obvious they need help.
How can you tell if someone suffers from traumatic disorders?
If you think your friend is suffering from PTSD, there is a few ways you can tell the signs and symptoms; the person is constantly reliving the event they experienced, the person avoids other people ad social interactions, they have difficulty concentrating, they get agitated easily, and much more. If you are concerned, you may want to talk to your friend and have him see the doctor to make sure. He might just be upset at the events he experienced but he might really have PTSD, but only a doctor can know for sure.
