PTSD can have symptoms of intrusive memories, bad dreams, flashbacks, strong reactions to memories of trauma, avoidance of distressing memories, thoughts, feelings regarding traumatic event, inability to remember important aspects of trauma, persistent and exaggerated negative beliefs and cognitive distortions, persistent negative emotional state, feelings of detachment, irritable behavior, reckless behavior, hypervigilance, startle response, concentration problems, sleep disturbance.
What Are The Signs Of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder?
It isn’t a guarantee that someone who experiences a traumatic event will come away with any form of PTSD. Some people only develop a case of acute PTSD which is defined as a temporary presentation of symptoms related to the condition. One of the most challenging things about identifying PTSD is there is no guarantee that the condition will begin immediately, and it can take years before the first signs are apparent. For PTSD be diagnosed the patient must have one avoidance symptom, two symptoms that cause arousal and reactivity, and two that are mood and cognition related, along with one symptom of re-experiencing.
What Makes Some People Develop PTSD and Others Not?
In many cases what causes one person to develop PTSD over another isn’t well understood. However, there are some indicators that have been identified that can show a reduced risk. These include being able to find comfort and support in others, including actual support groups like AA/NA/etc. Healthy methods of handling the aftermath of the event and learning from it, and the ability to act in the face of fear; Patients exhibiting these conditions and behaviors tend to be at a lower risk of developing PTSD. Mind Body Connection Health and Wellness will develop a treatment plan tailored to you. We provide therapy and/or prescribe medication for PTSD as well as supplemental recommendations.
