Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a type of an anxiety disorder that can occur after experiencing a terrifying event or ordeal where grave physical harm may have occurred. The various traumatic events that may trigger Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder are natural or man-made disasters, violent personal assaults, military combats or any serious accidents. People suffering from this Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) experience unpleasant feelings under various situations and this may continue all through his/her lifetime.
Causes of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) first came to public notice in relation to war veterans. However it can result from a several traumatic incidents, including rape, torture, being abused as a child, being kidnapped, train wrecks, car accidents, plane crashes, and many more disastrous occurrences. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is not only a result of a having undergone harm yourself but could also be because the harm might have happened to a near and dear one.
Apart from life experiences there can be other causes of this type of anxiety disorder such as one?s temperament and changes in the natural chemicals in the brain.
Symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Persons with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) have constant terrifying thoughts and memories of their past ordeals. They feel emotionally numb, particularly with people they were close to in the past. They startle easily and may have sleeping disorders and feel detached. There are other symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder such as loss of interest in previous hobbies, irritability, and aggressiveness or may also become violent. These people avoid situations and places, which bring to mind the original traumatic incident.
Symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) typically begin within 3 months of the event but sometimes may emerge years afterwards.
Treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
People suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) should get immediate medical help to avoid the condition from getting of control. Treatment for Post-traumatic stress disorder generally includes a combination of medications and psychotherapy. This combined approach can assist a person in regaining a sense of control over his or her life.
There are numerous types of medications available, which can help people with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Antidepressants are used to help symptoms of depression as well as anxiety and can also aid in improving sleep problems. Antidepressants are also used to improve the person?s concentration. Other Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder medication includes Anti-anxiety medicines.
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