Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD, is an anxiety disorder that can
develop after exposure to a terrifying event or ordeal in which grave physical harm occurred or was threatened. PTSD sufferers re-experience the traumatic event or events in some
way, tend to avoid places, people, or other things that remind them of the event (avoidance), and are exquisitely sensitive
to normal life experiences (hyperarousal). People who suffer from
PTSD often suffer from nightmares, flashbacks, difficulty sleeping, and feeling emotionally numb. These symptoms can
significantly impair a person's daily life. PTSD is marked by clear physical and psychological symptoms. It often
has symptoms like depression, substance abuse, problems of memory and cognition, and other physical and mental health
problems. The disorder is also associated with difficulties in social or family life, including occupational instability,
marital problems, family discord, and difficulties in parenting.
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