1. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Kat Delorme, Ali Sewalt, Chennel Lines, Emily Thomas, Chelsea Cassetta, Zack Roche, Megan Herbert

2. What is PTSD? It is psychiatric disorder that occurs in people who have experienced or witnessed life-threatening events; they relive their terrible experiences. PTSD can occur at any age, in any race if the person has had a traumatic experience.

3. Symptoms Flashbacks—can feature symptoms of anxiety (i.e. sweating, racing heart, extreme nervousness) Trouble sleeping (can be due to bad dreams) Frightening thoughts. Avoiding places, events, or objects that are related to the tragic experience Feeling depressed, guilty, worried, and numb. Losing interest in being with people and activities you once loved. Clouded memory of the event. Feeling on edge and startled easily Mood swings and emotional outbursts.

4. Cause Experiencing a traumatic event Witnessing a violent act Rape A life threatening accident Natural disaster (such as a fire) War

5. To Be Diagnosed After talking to a doctor, they (the doctor) can diagnose you based on your symptoms. A person will be interviewed and notes will be taken based on their responses so they receive proper treatment based on their symptoms and feelings.

6. To Treat PTSD Talking with a psychologist is the most affective way of treating PTSD. Additionally, some medicine can be prescribed. The combination of these too things can also have beneficial results.

7. Interesting Facts Almost one-third of rape victims suffer from PTSD at one point in life. Contrary to what most people believe, rape is the leading cause of PTSD, not war. PTSD can enhance a persons senses, meaning certain smells, things they see, and things that they hear can trigger memories that give them anxiety. Many victims, especially ones from war, feel injuries that they no longer have.

8. Famous People With PTSD Some famous people with this disorder are r, Ned Beaty, an actor. The composer Beethoven. Sports figure Jose Conseco.

9. Getting Help In our area, one can receive help at: Caregivers 1300 College Ave, Elmira, NY 14901. You can call them at (607) 733 4504.

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