PTSD - The Signs & Symptoms
ACTIVE BEAT (by kgeorge)
According to mental health professionals, post-traumatic stress disorder (or PTSD) is a mental condition that results in a series of emotional and physical reactions in individuals who have either witnessed or experienced a traumatic event.
Events that cause the individual to fear for personal life and well being—such as a car collision or other accident, a physical or sexual assault, long term abuse, torture, a natural disaster, living in a war zone, or life-altering experiences like the death of a loved one—can all spur the following PTSD symptoms…
Physical Pain
Flashbacks
Depression or Anxiety
Withdrawal
Avoidance
Repression
Emotional Numbing
Hyper Arousal
Irritability
Guilt and Shame
Behavior Changes
Mood Swings
Hypervigilant
Easily Startled
Symptoms Last Longer Than 3 Months
For detailed information please view: https://www.activebeat.com/your-health/the-signs-and-symptoms-of-ptsd/?streamview=all