PTSD
Published on Nov 18, 2015
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PTSD
What is it?
PTSD: An anxiety disorder that some people develop after a traumatic event.
Combat
Natural Disasters
Physical Violence
Symptoms
3 categories
1. Re-Experiencing Symptoms
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"If I'm walking along a street that even remotely resembles the street I was assaulted on--- I can't. I'm Sorry" - Anonymous, age 25
2. Avoidance Symptoms
Avoiding people, places, and objects that are reminders of the event
"I used to love the desert. I couldn't get enough of riding my dirt bike. I don't ride my dirt bike anymore." -Anonymous Iraq War Veteran
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3. Hyper-arousal Symptoms
PTSD vs....
Social Phobias
Generalized Anxiety
Panic Disorder
Specific phobia
Agoraphobia
