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Updated on 3 November 2023
PTSD Meaning and Symptoms PTSD meaning Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is a mental health condition triggered by witnessing or experiencing a traumatic event. PTSD causes include being in a serious accident, experiencing physical or sexual assault, enduring childhood or domestic abuse, serious health problems or traumatic childbirth experiences like losing a baby.
PTSD stands for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. It is a mental health condition triggered by witnessing or experiencing a traumatic event. While many people live through trauma, a person diagnosed with PTSD usually lacks the support system needed to overcome the challenges posed by the condition. If symptoms worsen or last for a long time, and start interfering with your daily life, you may have to consult a mental health professional. It is important to understand that mental health issues cannot be self-diagnosed or treated, so referring to a therapist, psychologist or psychiatrist for PTSD is important.
The symptoms of PTSD may begin within a month of the traumatic event. However, in some cases, the symptoms do not appear till years after the event. All or any of the PTSD symptoms can lead to problems at work, at home or in social situations. In some cases, they may even interfere with your ability to lead daily tasks.
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The symptoms of PTSD can be classified into four different groups:
Reliving the trauma over and over again
Unwanted, recurrent distressing memories of the trauma
Severe physical reactions and emotional distress to anything that may remind you of the trauma
Nightmares or upsetting dreams about the event.
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Hopelessness about the future
Negative thoughts related to yourself, people around you, or generally the entire world
Memory issues, such as not remembering various aspects related to the trauma
Feeling detached from friends and family
Difficulty in maintaining relationships
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Feeling emotionally numb
Experiencing negative emotions
Loss of interest in the activities that you once enjoyed
Avoiding talking about or thinking about the trauma
Avoiding places, people, or activities that may remind you about the event
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Being easily frightened or startled
Trouble sleeping
Always being on guard
Trouble concentrating
Self-destructive behavior, like driving too fast or drinking excessively
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An overwhelming feeling of shame or guilt
Aggressive behavior, irritability, or angry outbursts
Besides these, in children below 6 years of age, the symptoms of PTSD may also include frightening dreams and re-enacting different aspects of the traumatic event while playing.
The intensity of symptoms of PTSD can vary. You may experience more symptoms when you are more stressed or when you come across something that reminds you of the traumatic event. For instance, you may relive a combat experience on hearing a car backfire. Similarly, watching a report of the news related to sexual assault may cause you to be overcome by negative emotions about your assault.
A doctor diagnoses PTSD meaning Post-traumatic stress disorder in the following manner:
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By performing a physical exam for detecting medical problems that may be the cause of your symptoms.
By doing a psychological evaluation including discussing your symptoms and the events leading up to them. This evaluation is done according to the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) published by the American Psychiatric Association.
Diagnosis of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder requires you to be exposed to an event involving the possible or actual threat of violence, serious injury, or death. This exposure can occur in the following ways:
You experienced a traumatic event directly
You witnessed the traumatic event happening to someone else
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You learned about someone close to you experiencing a traumatic event
You received repeated exposure to the graphic details of a traumatic event
The goal of the treatment for PTSD is to reduce physical as well as emotional symptoms and to improve your day-to-day functioning. Treatment options include:
Your doctor will prescribe your certain medications such as anti-depressants to treat PTSD and control symptoms such as anxiety. Other medicines prescribed for PTSD may include SSRIs, mood stabilizers, antipsychotics, and tricyclic antidepressants.
Psychotherapy involves helping you learn to manage your symptoms by developing a coping mechanism that suits your needs the best. It also aims to educate you and your family about the disorders and ways to manage the condition. A variety of options are available when it comes to psychotherapy, including:
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o Cognitive behavioral therapy
o Prolonged exposure therapy
o Psychodynamic therapy
o Family therapy
o Group therapy
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o Eye Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
Recovery from PTSD is an ongoing and gradual process. The symptoms seldom disappear completely but with the right course of treatment, you can learn to manage your symptoms effectively. Treatment can result in fewer and less intense symptoms and allow you to successfully manage your feelings about the trauma. If you believe you are suffering from PTSD, make sure to consult your healthcare provider and get yourself diagnosed.
Mayo Clinic Staff. July 06, 2018. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
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