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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Events that can develop into PTSD: ,[object Object]
Child sexual or physical abuse
Terrorist attacks
Sexual or physical assault
Serious accidents, such as a car wreck.
Natural disasters, such as a fire, tornado, hurricane, flood, or earthquake.,[object Object]
The symptoms of PTSD
Reliving the event (also called re-experiencing symptoms): Bad memories of the traumatic event can come back at any time. You may feel the same fear and horror you did when the event took place. You may have nightmares. You even may feel like you're going through the event again. This is called a flashback. Sometimes there is a trigger -- a sound or sight that causes you to relive the event. Triggers might include: Hearing a car backfire, which can bring back memories of gunfire and war for a combat Veteran. Seeing a car accident, which can remind a crash survivor of his or her own accident. Seeing a news report of a sexual assault, which may bring back memories of assault for a woman who was raped.
Avoiding situations that remind you of the event: You may try to avoid situations or people that trigger memories of the traumatic event. You may even avoid talking or thinking about the event. For example: A person who was in an earthquake may avoid watching television shows or movies in which there are earthquakes. A person who was robbed at gunpoint while ordering at a hamburger drive-in may avoid fast-food restaurants. Some people may keep very busy or avoid seeking help. This keeps them from having to think or talk about the event.
Feeling numb: You may find it hard to express your feelings. This is another way to avoid memories. You may not have positive or loving feelings toward other people and may stay away from relationships. You may not be interested in activities you used to enjoy. You may not be able to remember parts of the traumatic event or not be able to talk about them.
Feeling keyed up (also called hyperarousal): You may be jittery, or always alert and on the lookout for danger. This is known as hyperarousal. It can cause you to: Suddenly become angry or irritable Have a hard time sleeping. Have trouble concentrating. Fear for your safety and always feel on guard. Be very startled when something surprises you.
People with PTSD may also have other problems.  ,[object Object]
Feelings of hopelessness, shame, or despair.
Employment problems.

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Post traumatic stress disorder

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  • 3.
  • 4. Child sexual or physical abuse
  • 7. Serious accidents, such as a car wreck.
  • 8.
  • 10. Reliving the event (also called re-experiencing symptoms): Bad memories of the traumatic event can come back at any time. You may feel the same fear and horror you did when the event took place. You may have nightmares. You even may feel like you're going through the event again. This is called a flashback. Sometimes there is a trigger -- a sound or sight that causes you to relive the event. Triggers might include: Hearing a car backfire, which can bring back memories of gunfire and war for a combat Veteran. Seeing a car accident, which can remind a crash survivor of his or her own accident. Seeing a news report of a sexual assault, which may bring back memories of assault for a woman who was raped.
  • 11. Avoiding situations that remind you of the event: You may try to avoid situations or people that trigger memories of the traumatic event. You may even avoid talking or thinking about the event. For example: A person who was in an earthquake may avoid watching television shows or movies in which there are earthquakes. A person who was robbed at gunpoint while ordering at a hamburger drive-in may avoid fast-food restaurants. Some people may keep very busy or avoid seeking help. This keeps them from having to think or talk about the event.
  • 12. Feeling numb: You may find it hard to express your feelings. This is another way to avoid memories. You may not have positive or loving feelings toward other people and may stay away from relationships. You may not be interested in activities you used to enjoy. You may not be able to remember parts of the traumatic event or not be able to talk about them.
  • 13. Feeling keyed up (also called hyperarousal): You may be jittery, or always alert and on the lookout for danger. This is known as hyperarousal. It can cause you to: Suddenly become angry or irritable Have a hard time sleeping. Have trouble concentrating. Fear for your safety and always feel on guard. Be very startled when something surprises you.
  • 14.
  • 15. Feelings of hopelessness, shame, or despair.
  • 17. Relationships problems including divorce and violence.
  • 18.
  • 20. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Cognitive Processing Therapy: Helps the client understand and change thoughts about the trauma and its aftermath. GOAL: Understand how certain thoughts about trauma cause stress and make symptoms worse. Exposure Therapy: Helps the client talk about the trauma and not be afraid of the memories GOAL: Have less fear about the memories
  • 21. MEDICATIONS: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are a type of antidepressant medicine. These can help you feel less sad and worried. They appear to be helpful, and for some people they are very effective. SSRIs include citalopram (Celexa), fluoxetine (such as Prozac), paroxetine (Paxil), and sertraline (Zoloft).
  • 22. Group Therapy / Family Therapy