PTSD By: Jesus Gutierrez. What is PTSD Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is classifies as an anxiety disorder caused by witnessing or experiencing a traumatic.

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PTSD By: Jesus Gutierrez

What is PTSD Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is classifies as an anxiety disorder caused by witnessing or experiencing a traumatic event the was threatening or injuring

Statistics 70% of Americans have suffered through a traumatic event. 20% develop PTSD. Women are more likely to be diagnosed than Men. Veterans have a 10-30% chance of developing PTSD

PTSD and your Brain PTSD affects ◦Prefrontal lobe (controls speech) ◦Amygdala (controls emotional regulation)  Enlargers in PTSD patients ◦Hippocampus (responsible for short-term memory) ◦Prefrontal cortex (regulates fear responses) amygdala

PTSD History PTSD was added by American Psychiatric Association (APA) in PTSD bas been called “soldiers heart” (Civil War), “shell shock” (WWI), and “Battle Fatigue” (WWII). Was not considered a disorder until after the Vietnam War.

Basic PTSD information PTSD does not affect everybody that takes part in a traumatic event. PTSD has been called “soldiers heart”(Civil War), “Shell shock”(WWI), and “Battle Fatigue”(WWII) Raised public awareness after Vietnam War

Signs and Symptoms PTSD has three main categories Reliving Avoidance Arousal PTSD symptoms are present for about 30 days.

Reliving Flash backs Repeated upsetting memories Repeated nightmares

Avoidance Emotional "numbing," or feeling as though you don't care about anything Become a loner Lack of interest in normal activities feeling like you have no future Being unable to remember trauma completely

Arousal Difficulty concentrating Startled easily Paranoia Outburst of anger Trouble sleeping

Treatment PTSD has no real treatment “Desensitization” Is a method used to reduce symptoms Support groups is another method that would allow for one to share similar feelings.

Signs and Test There are no test to diagnose PTSD

Complications Alcohol abuse Drug abuse Depression Panic attacks

Prognosis Prognosis depends on how early PTSD is diagnosed Early diagnosis, Quick treatment, and staying social are all essential for a good outcome

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