Psychological Disorders: Post Traumatic Flashbacks

Michelle Torres
Intro to Psychology
Research Paper

People are constantly diagnosed with psychological mental disorders on an everyday basis. A common psychological disorder in today’s society is posttraumatic stress, which is a health effect diagnosed with flashbacks. It is a normal disorder people encounter in an everyday basis. We face hardships in life that sometimes may be difficult to control. Everyone may be diagnosed with this mental disorder, depending on what they have been through in life which is known as a traumatic event. Which results into fearful memories that make you jump when loud noises are occurring. This mental disorder causes numerous symptoms, one being the ability to concentrate and perform normally. Posttraumatic
This anxiety disorder occurs when a person experiences a frightful traumatic event. Some traumatic events people experience are sexual and physical abuse, death from a family member or close friend, veterans in combat, and sexual assault. Not everyone who experiences traumatic events suffers from this catastrophic disorder. The highest percentages of people associated with posttraumatic stress are veterans in combat. They re-experience frightful flashbacks from the different things they witness while fighting in wars. They experience insomnia from nightmares. Most veterans experience aggressiveness and anxiety. In the article, A Soldiers Tragedy by Mark Thompson, discusses a solider named Matt Magdzas who suffered from posttraumatic stress which resulted into a 9-mm pistol being fired and killing everyone in the household. Matt Magdzas shot his wife April, his one-year-old daughter Lila, unborn daughter Annah, their three dogs and himself. Thompson states, “After a tour that won him several commendations, Magdzas returned home unemployed, suffering from nightmares and a worsening case of posttraumatic stress disorder, and descended into alcohol and drug abuse” (para.5). Veterans experience trouble concentrating because of fearful memories flowing through their minds. Most encounter aggressive behavior, which harms them physically and emotionally which results drug abuse. In order to live peacefully they begin
One of the most important treatments for this disorder is therapy with psychologist. Psychologist and psychiatrist have mental heath discussions that may help relieve the symptoms that are feeling. They do a great job in managing the nightmares, flashbacks, and anxiety people are facing. In the New York Times newspaper article, Extinguishing the Fear at the Roots of Anxiety, Benedict Carey states, “One type that is often used for PTSD is called desensitization. During therapy, you are encouraged to remember the traumatic event and express your feelings about it. Over time, memories of the event become less frightening” (para. 6) During this article Carey discusses how therapy and medication for depression and anxiety are treatments for people experiencing this traumatic disorder. These medications help maintain a good nights sleep and feel relaxed. People with this stress disorder get diagnosed with health risks like asthma, heart disease, and high/low blood sugar.
Overall, posttraumatic stress is a mental disorder caused by catastrophic events. This disorder is diagnosed by flashbacks from a trauma someone experienced. Veterans in combat have a high percentage of being diagnosed with this stress disorder because of death risks. There is various symptoms people knowledge with posttraumatic stress, as well as treatments. This disorder affects a person’s ability to concentrate and interact