PTSD is an anxiety disorder that may develop following exposure to any one of a variety of traumatic events that may involve actual or threatened death, or serious injury or something else for that matter.
The event may be witnessed rather than directly experienced, and even learning about it may be sufficient if the persons involved are family members or close friends.
Sufferers may experience flashbacks, panic attacks and heightened awareness.
The symptoms of PTSD can be particularly severe and have a profound impact upon the sufferer’s quality of life.
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The DIY Self diagnosis
If you can answer YES to most of the questions it is likely that you are affected by PTSD...
Have you ever experienced or witnessed a traumatic event, for example, rape, shooting, car accident etc.?
Do you frequently get upset whilst thinking about a traumatic event?
Do you experience “flashbacks” in which you feel as if you are re-living a traumatic event?
Do you feel emotionally numb or on edge due to experiencing a traumatic event?
Are you aware of avoiding doing things that remind you of a traumatic event?