POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Introduction

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, is a type of anxiety disorder that can occurs after a person witnesses or experiences a traumatic event that involved a threat of injury or death (Gersons & Carlier 1992). Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is classified generally recognized as an anxiety disorder. However, it can also lead to other mental problems such as depression, emotional numbness and memory disturbances in which the patient feels as if reliving the trauma. Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may occur immediately after a major trauma, or take more than 6 months after the event. Some people have a more prolonged disease that can last for many years. The indirect trauma, such as seeing another person in a situation of life or death, can also cause PTSD. Accidents or other can also cause PTSD. Psychotherapy and pharmaceutical options are in use for treating PTSD. This paper first provides a descriptive analysis of the medical condition and then provides treatment options based on evidence.

Discussion

PTSD can lead to panic attacks, avoidance behavior in many situations, depression, suicidal thoughts, alcohol and other intoxicants, feelings of loneliness, feelings of mistrust to those around him and anger (Parkinson,pp 1380). It is also important to prevent possible disabilities, as a result of the above, can arise for all daily activities from labor, to social and leisure activities. Occasionally, some people may also have strange ideas and perceptions (such as believing that they can communicate and even to see loved ones who have died).

It is not known what exactly causes the disease. Research on the subject shows that a range of genetic, psychological, social and physical factors play part in the development of the disease. Posttraumatic stress disorder modifies the bodily response that occurs during stress. As ...