This is essential information for people with PTSD and C-PTSD, especially now, when so many people will find themselves faced with symptoms for the first time. If you feel anxious and depressed, know that you are not alone. Seek help.
More often than not, people tend to associate the acronym, PTSD, with veterans returning from war. This is because throughout the years of World War I and after World War II, many veterans faced severe PTSD, or “shell shock.” However, this is only one possible cause of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. In order to get the bigger picture on what potentially causes this disorder, we should focus on what it truly is: a psychiatric disorder that can occur in people that have witnessed or experienced a traumatic event or disaster. Therefore, not only does war/combat potentially cause PTSD, but victims of sexual or violent assault, natural disasters, serious accidents or terrorist acts can be vulnerable to the disorder as well. This doesn’t necessarily mean that PTSD can only occur from an extreme accident; any event or series of events that causes overwhelming feelings of hopelessness and helplessness…
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A great share, Rob.
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Thank you, Robbie. I think that when our national nightmare in the United States ends there is going to be a Post-Traumatic reaction. It will be important to have good information out there.
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Thank you!
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You’re welcome!
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A great article. As a person recovering from PTSD I can say getting help is essential.
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A great article. As a person recovering from PTSD I can attest to the need to get help to recover.
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I became symptomatic in 2010 and started therapy in 2011. Life is difficult but in many ways, better.
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I understand that.
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