PTSD

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), is an anxiety problem that develops in some people after experiencing or witnessing extremely traumatic events, such as combat, crime, an accident or natural disaster. People with PTSD may relive the event via intrusive memories, flashbacks and nightmares; avoid anything that reminds them of the trauma; and have anxious feelings they didn’t have prior that are so intense their lives become disrupted. As a result, people with PTSD may avoid situations or people that remind them of the traumatic event, and they may have strong negative reactions to ordinary events such as an accidental touch, getting effective treatment after PTSD symptoms develop can be critical to reduce symptoms and improve function.