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It is also known as post-traumatic stress syndrome emotional condition that sometimes follows a traumatic event, particularly an event that involves actual or threatened death or serious bodily injury to oneself or others and that creates intense feelings of fear, helplessness, or horror. The symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder include the reexperiencing of the trauma either through upsetting thoughts or memories or, in extreme cases, through a flashback in which the trauma is relived at full emotional intensity. People with PTSD often report a general feeling of emotional numbness, experience increased anxiety and vigilance, and avoid reminders of the trauma, such as specific situations, thoughts, and feelings. It is normal to experience such reactions to some extent following trauma, and they are not considered symptoms of PTSD unless they last for at least one month or have a delayed onset. People with PTSD can also suffer from other psychological problems, particularly depression, anxiety, and drug abuse.
Post-traumatic stress disorder can result after exposure to a very distressing event that elicits feelings of intense terror, fear, or helplessness. Traumatic events such as having witnessed a murder or the sudden destruction of one's home or having participated in a military battle are cited as causes of this disorder. The person experiences frequent flashbacks and may exhibit increased irritability, have exaggerated startle reactions, and have sleeping difficulties, including nightmares. Intense anxiety can result when the person is exposed to environmental stimuli that symbolize or resemble the event.
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