Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder..PTSD..is defined as a disorder that is a type of anxiety disorder that's triggered by an extremely traumatic event. You can develop post-traumatic stress disorder when a traumatic event happens to you or when you see a traumatic event happen to someone else.

Many people who are involved in traumatic events or witness them have a brief period of difficulty adjusting and coping. But with time and some healthy coping methods, such traumatic reactions usually get better on their own. In some cases, though, the symptoms can get worse or last for months or even years. Sometimes, they may even completely disrupt your life. In these cases, you may have post-traumatic stress disorder.

The symptoms include, but are not limited to-

• Flashbacks, or reliving the traumatic event for minutes or even days at a time
• Shame or guilt
• Upsetting dreams about the traumatic event
• Trying to avoid thinking or talking about the traumatic event
• Feeling emotionally numb
• Irritability or anger
• Poor relationships
• Trouble sleeping
• Memory problems

Post traumatic stress disorder is especially common among those who have served in combat, and it's sometimes called "shell shock," "battle fatigue" and "combat stress."

Post-traumatic stress disorder can disrupt your whole life, from your job to your relationships to your enjoyment of everyday activities.

Treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder can be very effective and help you regain a sense of control over your life. With successful treatment, you can also feel better about yourself and learn ways to cope if any symptoms arise again.


If this is the case...Can someone please tell me when it'll get easier? When will the PTSD will stop it's control? When will the treatment finally work?

Someone?

Anyone?

No one.