Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder “Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is a psychological illness in which people repeatedly remember relive, or dream about a terrible experience” (“Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder” 710). Explanations of PTSD mainly focus on the way the mind is affected by traumatic experiences. The mind is unable to process information and emotions properly when one is faced with overwhelming trauma (Cohen Web). Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder changes the body’s response to stress by affecting the stress hormones and chemicals that deliver information between the nerves (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Web). The “fight-or-flight” response is damaged in a person with PTSD. They are constantly feeling stressed or freighted even when they are no longer in danger (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Web). This disorder can led to substance or alcohol abuse, depression, and or panic attacks (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Web). Due to many soldiers developing this disorder it was formally known as battle fatigue, combat fatigue, and shell shock (“Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder” 710). Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is becoming an increasingly important disease. With the current wars, the number of people being diagnosed with PTSD is constantly increasing. Currently, there is no definitive cure for Post-Traumatic; therefore the therapies are at this point, the next best effective solutions. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder can result from witnessing or experiencing a natural disaster, personal assault, war, or any life threatening or violent situation (“Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder” 710). A flood or fire, domestic abuse, prison stay, rape, and terrorism are all examples of trauma(Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Web). 2

People living with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder experience many symptoms. The chief symptoms include repeated dreams, memories, and flashbacks of the event. In addition, sleeplessness, difficulty concentrating, and