Usually, when one thinks about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), their first subconscious association with the soldiers and veterans. Although it is very common for army men, they are not the only person who could have this disorder. You can get the best EMDR, Trauma & PTSD therapy in Nanaimo at The Therapy Place.

What is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder?

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder can happen to anyone after a person has experienced or witnessed some form of mental-depressing event. This event is a significant impact on the emotions of victims and usually involves some kind of physical danger – whether threatened or survive – intense, enduring feelings of fear, or terror.

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Common causes of PTSD

• Each type of traumatic event can trigger PTSD, but there is some type of trauma are more likely to trigger this disorder than others. Common events that can trigger this disorder usually accompany some form of abuse.
• Another cause of this disorder is the unexpected and tragic death of a loved one, major accidents, natural disasters, or war.

Reactions and symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

• In any case of trauma, the emotional state of the victim can be very unstable, and it is common for PTSD victims to suffer mood swings shock, fear, anger, nervousness, guilt, and terror.
• Some people may not suffer from PTSD for a very long time, while others can experience this disorder for decades after the event. In some rare cases, people may not experience traumatic reactions to several months or even years after the event.