Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Overview and Symptoms - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Overview and Symptoms
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According to Gustavo Kinrys, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a disorder in which a person has difficulty recovering after experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event. It’s symptoms may include memory flashbacks, nightmares and anxiety attacks, and also uncontrollable thoughts. – PowerPoint PPT presentation
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Title: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Overview and Symptoms
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Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a
disorder in which a person has difficulty
recovering after experiencing or witnessing a
terrifying event
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PTSD symptoms may start within one month of a
traumatic event, but sometimes symptoms may not
appear until years after the event. These
symptoms may develop problems in your personal or
professional life. They can also affect your
ability to do your daily tasks.
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Symptoms
AVOIDANCE
INTRUSIVE MEMORIES
CHANGES IN PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL REACTIONS
NEGATIVE CHANGES IN THINKING AND MOOD
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