Post-traumatic Stress Disorder: Symptoms, Treatment, Diagnosis
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental disorder that develops after a severe psychotraumatic event (violence, military action, disaster, etc.). The condition is characterized by the presence of vivid memories or dreams of an unpleasant event, which are perceived by a person as real, happening to him at a given moment in time. This is accompanied by a corresponding reaction to fear: panic, trembling, or, on the contrary, aggression. In the period between attacks of memories, a person remains in a state of nervous tension and fear, which does not allow him to function fully. Because of this, problems arise in relationships, at work, in the family. Constant post-traumatic stress often leads to the addition of other mental and somatic pathologies, which significantly worsens the quality of a person's life. Note : This article is for patients with a disease diagnosed by a doctor. It does not replace a doctor's appointment and cannot be used for self-diagnosis. W...