What are the Symptoms of PTSD?
Symptoms of PTSD might include nightmares. Or unwanted memories of the traumatic experience. Also, avoiding situations that may recall memories of the trauma, heightened reactions, anxiety, or depressed moods.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is characterized by hypervigilance, intrusive thoughts, nightmares and avoidance. PTSD was not a formal diagnosis until 1980. And effective treatments weren’t widely available until the 1990s.
The symptoms of PTSD can disrupt normal activities and interfere with your ability to function. Consequently, it will affect life for everyone in a family. These reactions can be triggered by words. Or they can be triggered by sounds. Certain situations can act as reminders of trauma and trigger PTSD.
Symptoms Fall Into Three Groups
1. Reliving, which consists of:
- Flashbacks, in which it feels as if the event is occurring over and over
- Intrusive, vivid memories of the event
- Frequent nightmares about the event
- Mental or physical discomfort when reminded of the event
2. Avoidance, which includes:
- Emotional apathy
- Detachment from or lack of interest in daily activities
- Amnesia (memory loss) about the actual event
- Inability to express feelings
- Avoidance of people or situations that are reminders of the event
3. Increased arousal, which is characterized by:
- Difficulty concentrating
- Startling easily
- Exaggerated response to startling events
- Constantly feeling on guard (hypervigilance)
- Irritability or bouts of anger
- Difficulty falling or staying asleep
People with PTSD may be plagued by guilt or worry. Also, depression can be a factor. Additionally, they are susceptible to panic attacks, which can cause:
- Agitation or excitability
- Dizziness
- Lightheadedness or fainting
- Racing or pounding heart
- Headache
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