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​UNDERSTAND PTSD

ANYONE CAN DEVELOP

PTSD

AT ANY AGE  

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PTSD Basics  

(Data from national institute of mental health, click to know more)

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  • It's normal to have upsetting memories, feel on edge, or have trouble sleeping after a traumatic event

  • At first, it may be hard to do normal daily activities, like go to work, go to school, or spend time with people you care about. But most people start to feel better after a few weeks or months

  • If it's been longer than a few months and you're still having symptoms, you may have PTSD. For some people, PTSD symptoms may start later on, or they may come and go over time

PEOPLE MAY EXPERIENCE(Data center for veterans affairs, click to know more)

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  • Behavioral: agitation, irritability, hostility, hypervigilance, self-destructive behavior, or social isolation

  • Psychological: flashback, fear, severe anxiety, or mistrust

  • Mood: loss of interest or pleasure in activities, guilt, or loneliness

  • Sleep: insomnia or nightmares

  • Also common: emotional detachment or unwanted thoughts

 

 

 

 

 

(Sources: Mayo Clinic and others)

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