This is a mental disorder that can develop as a result of exposure to traumatic events, such as sexual assault, war, traffic accidents, child abuse, or any other threat to human life.
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CAUSES
Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can develop after extreme stress, catastrophic or traumatic events, or after prolonged traumatic experiences.
Types of events that can cause PTSD include:
Serious accident
physical or sexual assault
including child violence or domestic violence
Exposure to traumatic events at work, including remote contact
Serious health problems, such as admission to an intensive care unit
birth experience, how to lose a child
war and conflict
Torture
why does it develop
Although it is not clear why people develop PTSD, many possible causes have been suggested. They are as follows:
SURVIVAL MECHANISM
One suggestion is that the symptoms of PTSD are the result of an instinctive mechanism designed to help you survive further traumatic experiences. For example, the flashbacks of many people who have experienced PTSD may force you to consider the event in detail so that you are better prepared if it happens again.
The feeling of "tension" (over excitement) may help you react quickly in another crisis. But while these reactions may be designed to help you survive, they are actually very useless because you cannot deal with the traumatic experience and move on.
HIGH ADRENALINE LEVELS
Studies have shown that people with PTSD have abnormal levels of stress hormones. Normally, when encountering danger, the body will produce adrenaline and other stress hormones to trigger the body's response. This reaction, often referred to as the "fight or flight" reaction, helps to paralyze the senses and dull pain. PTSD patients.
BRAIN CHANGES
In people with PTSD, the parts of the brain involved in emotional processing appear different on brain scans. The part of the brain responsible for memory and emotions is called the cerebrum . With PTSD Among people, the cerebrum looks smaller. It is believed that changes in this part of the brain may be related to fear and anxiety, memory problems and flashbacks.
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SYMPTOMS
PTSD usually begin within 3 months after the event. However, in some cases, they didn't start until a few years later. The severity and duration of the disease may vary. Some people will recover within 6 months, while others will take longer. The symptoms of PTSD are usually divided into four main categories, including:
Revisiting: People with post-traumatic stress disorder relive this torture through thoughts and memories of the trauma. These may include flashbacks, hallucinations, and nightmares. They may also feel very painful when something reminds them of trauma, such as the anniversary of the event.
Avoidance: Patients may avoid people, places, thoughts, or situations that might remind them of the trauma. This can lead to feelings of alienation and isolation from family and friends, and loss of interest in activities that the person once enjoyed.
Increased arousal: including excessive emotions; problems related to others, including feeling or expressing love; difficulty falling or staying asleep; irritability; outbursts of anger; difficulty concentrating; and "jumping" or being easily frightened. The person may also suffer from physical symptoms such as increased blood pressure and heart rate, shortness of breath, muscle tension, nausea, and diarrhea.
Negative cognitions and emotions: This refers to the thoughts and feelings related to the blame, alienation, and memory of the traumatic event.
TREATMENT
The goals of treatment for PTSD are to reduce emotional and physical symptoms, improve daily functions, and help patients better cope with the events that lead to the disorder. Treatment of PTSD may include:
psychotherapy and medication.