Post-traumatic+Stress+Disorder

My topic is __Post-traumatic Stress Disorder__. It is also called P.T.S.D. Researchers now know that anyone, even children, can develop P.T.S.D if they have experienced, witnessed, or participated in a traumatic activity especially if the event was life threatening. P.T.S.D occurs mostly in rape cases, but also occurs in kidnappings, natural disasters, or was or serious accidents such as airplane crashes. This disorder can make me lose jobs, and can develop poor relationship skills intimate or not.

__Symptoms__: The symptoms of P.T.S.D can range from constantly reliving the event to a general emotional state. Persistent anxiety, exaggerated startle reactions, difficulty concentrating, nightmares, and insomnia are very common in this state of anxiety. People with P.T.S.D usually stay away from things that remind them of the traumatic event, because they don't want to have intense distress or panic attacks.

__Formal Diagnosis__: Even though some of the symptoms of P.T.S.D may fit the subject, they really don't unless they persist beyond three months.

__Treatment__: P.T.S.D can take control of some people's lives so the came to say that psychotherapy can help people with P.T.S.D regain a sense of control over their lives. They might need C.B.T (cognitive behavior therapy) to change painful and intrusive patterns of behavior and thought and to learn relaxation techniques. Support from family and friends helps the recovery and healing of the patient. Medications help ease the symptoms of depression and sleep problems.

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