Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

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Signs and Symptoms

Symptoms of PTSD are generally of three types:

Intrusive

Dissociative states
Flashbacks
Intrusive emotions and memories
Nightmares and night terrors



Avoidant

Avoiding emotions
Avoiding relationships
Avoiding responsibility for others
Avoiding situations that are reminiscent of the traumatic event

Hyperarousal

Exaggerated startle reaction
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