Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

goodtoknow says: Post traumatic stress disorder, PTSD, can happen to anyone after a disturbing event. As many as 1 in 10 people will get it. Instead of gradually recovering you'll keep getting disturbing flashbacks that can have a huge impact on your mood leading to depression, anxiety, sleep disturbance or problems socialising. Many people get symptoms straight after the event but with some it can be months later. Antidepressants are very helpful, as are support groups where you can talk through your experiences.

For a full medical explanation of the causes, symptoms and treatments of post traumatic stress disorder, PTSD from patient.co.uk, read on.

Post traumatic stress disorder is a condition where you have recurring distressing memories, 'flashbacks', and other symptoms after suffering a traumatic event. Treatment options include antidepressant medication and non-drug treatments such as cognitive behaviour therapy.

What is post-traumatic stress disorder?

PTSD is a condition which develops after you have been involved in, or witnessed, a serious trauma such as a life-threatening assault. During the trauma you feel intense fear, helplessness or horror. In some people PTSD develops soon after the trauma. However, in some cases the symptoms first develop several months, or even years, after the trauma.