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Fast Facts
- First documented: 1900 BC
- Called soldiers heart during civil war
- Called shell shock during WWI
- Called battle fatigue during WWII
- About 7.8% of Americans will have it at some time
- Often follows exposure to a terrifying event
- Not a sign of weakness
- Different from person to person
- Symptoms include: recurring nightmares, insomnia, intrusive thoughts, anxiety
- Symptoms may be sudden or gradual
- Is an anxiety disorder
- Treatment: Psychotherapy, counciling, medications such as zoloft
- Acute: Lasts less than 3 months
- Chronic: Lasts more than 3 months
- 10 million people develop PTSD each year
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How to Cope With PTSD
People with PTSD have problems coping with the event that triggered the disorder and feel week and helpless. This feeling left untreated can last for years. In most cases PTSD will begin within three months after the event occurred, however in some instances it can show up years later. PTSD can happen to children as well as adults. People with PTSD will usually avoid people, places or things that will remind them of the event that triggered it. Military combat is the most common cause of PTSD among men. PTSD can not only effect the people involved in the event but also people who witness it. The most invasive symptoms of PTSD are flashbacks, nightmares and intrusive memories. In many cases a person with PTSD is flooded with horrifying images, sounds and memories of the event. If you feel you have PTSD it is important to seek help right away so you can continue on with a normal life. -
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