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What is posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? What are the effects of PTSD? What causes PTSD? What are PTSD risk factors and protective factors? What are PTSD symptoms and signs? How is PTSD assessed? What is the treatment for PTSD? How can people cope with PTSD? Where can people get help for PTSD? Who Gets Post Traumatic Stress? How Is It Diagnosed? How Is It Treated? Can Psychotherapy Help? Can Medication Help? Is entering psychotherapy a good way to quickly get over Post Traumatic Stress? Can aerobic exercise Physical activity that requires extra effort help relieve Post Traumatic Stress? How can people cope with PTSD? |
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Some ways that are often suggested for PTSD patients to cope with this illness include learning more about the disorder as well as talking to friends, family, professionals, and PTSD survivors for support. Joining a support group may be helpful. Other tips include reducing stress by using relaxation techniques (for example, breathing exercises, positive imagery), actively participating in treatment as recommended by professionals, increasing positive lifestyle practices (for example, exercise, healthy eating, distracting oneself through keeping a healthy work schedule if employed, volunteering whether employed or not), and minimizing negative lifestyle practices like substance abuse, social isolation, working to excess, and self-destructive or suicidal behaviors. Where can people get help for PTSD? What is post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a type of anxiety disorder that can occur after living through or seeing a dangerous event. It can also occur after a sudden traumatic event. This can include: •Being a victim of or seeing violence •Being a victim of sexual or physical abuse or assault •The death or serious illness of a loved one •Fighting in a war •A severe car crash or a plane crash •Hurricanes, tornadoes, and fires You can start having PTSD symptoms right after the event. Or symptoms can develop months or even years later. Symptoms may include: •Nightmares •Flashbacks, or feeling like the event is happening again •Staying away from places and things that remind you of what happened •Being irritable, angry, or jumpy •Feeling strong guilt, depression, or worry •Trouble sleeping •Feeling “numb” •Having trouble remembering the event Women are 2 to 3 times more likely to develop PTSD than men. Also, people with ongoing stress in their lives are more likely to develop PTSD after a dangerous event. |