PTSD

what does PTSD stand for

• post traumatic stress disorder

• post traumatic stress disease

• put that shoe down

• post traumatic slay disorder

what present of people have PTSD

• 20%

• 40%

• 90%

• 15%

symptoms of PTSD

• Flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety, uncontrollable thoughts about the traumatic event
• Muscle pain, joint stiffness, headache
• Dizziness, fatigue, loss of appetite
• Difficulty concentrating, irritability, insomnia

PTSD treatments

• CBT

• EMDR

• SSRIs

• all of the above

causes of PTSD

• trama

• all of the above

• health problems

• serious accident

how long can PTSD last

• PTSD can last for varying lengths of time, but it is considered chronic if symptoms persist for more than three months.
• PTSD always lasts for a lifetime
• PTSD is only temporary and never lasts more than a month
• PTSD typically resolves within a week

what are PTSD flashbacks

• PTSD flashbacks are dreams of a traumatic event

• PTSD flashbacks are vivid and distressing memories of a traumatic event that can feel as if the event is happening again

• PTSD flashbacks are positive memories of a traumatic event
• PTSD flashbacks are hallucinations of a traumatic event

what are PTSD triggers

• PTSD triggers are random acts of kindness
• PTSD triggers are caused by excessive laughter

• PTSD triggers are related to weather patterns
• PTSD triggers are specific events, situations, or circumstances that can cause a person with PTSD to experience symptoms of the disorder.

what parts of the brain are affected by PTSD

• amygdala, hippocampus, prefrontal cortex
• cerebellum
• occipital lobe
• temporal lobe

what are the physical affects of PTSD

• Nausea, joint pain, low blood pressure

• Memory loss, shortness of breath, skin rashes
• Headaches, stomach problems, muscle tension, increased heart rate

• Dizziness, blurred vision, insomnia