What is the most troubling symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder?

GaleEncyofMedicine ∙

Lvl 1

∙ 14y ago

Updated: 8/19/2019

Flashbacks, can be triggered by sounds, smells, feelings, or images where the person relives the traumatic event and may completely lose touch with reality, for minutes or hours at a time.

Wiki User

∙ 14y ago

What else can I help you with?

How does posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) differ from combat operational stress reactions (COSRs)?

PTSD has specific chronological requirements and symptom markers that must be satisfied in order to diagnose

What does the prefix post usually mean?

After - as in POSTtraumatic stress disorder

Is PDS a brain disorder?

PDS is not a brain disorder, but an acronym for a test to screen for Posttramatic Stress Disorder, which is considered an anxiety disorder (so yes, it is a brain disorder) PDS stands for "Posttraumatic Stress Diagnostic Scale." At least, if you're referring to the same acronym I think you are.

Are nightmares a symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder?

Yes

Is anxiety a symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder?

Yes

Is depression a symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder?

Yes

Is insomnia a symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder?

Yes

Are mood swings a symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder?

Yes

Is difficulty concentrating a symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder?

Yes

Is emotional numbness a symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder?

Yes

Are recurrent memories or flashbacks of an incident a symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder?

Yes

Two years after surviving a plane crash Randy is still having flashbacks and sleep problems It is most likely that Randy is suffering from?

PTSD/Posttraumatic stress disorder

Trending Questions

What is the difference between the Jack fruit and the Durian? Where under the hood do you put the oil of a 1985 ford crown Victoria ltd? What is the RPM on the steam locomotive? Why did the black deathspread so easily? How do you express laughter in German writing? What kind of bass did Kira Roessler play in Black Flag? If a rocket's thrust is greater than it's weight what will happen? Teratogen affects the fetus most seriously? What does SA in surface finish SA 2.5 stand for? Why do girls give guys dirty looks? What is the prison population of Wales? What is the color of 2011? Raptors is an anagram for which group of birds? What number has more factors 36 or 48? How much space is in 5 KB? When writing about the effects of the 1969 moon landing which organizational pattern would be most effective? Where can you see the movie motocrossed? What is advantages and disadvantages of re transister model and hybrid model? 3 Reasons To Road Trip With A Truck Bed Camper? Who sang Kiss the Girl from Little Mermaid?