05/11/2017 – J-Dub's Grin and Bear It

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Post Traumatic Stress Disorders

I have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder – PTSD

PTSD is recognized as a psychobiological mental disorder that can affect survivors not only of combat experience, but also terrorist attacks, natural disasters, serious accidents, assault or abuse, or even sudden and major emotional losses.
PTSD is associated with changes in brain function and structure and these changes provide clues to the origins, treatment, and prevention of PTSD.
Some cases may be delayed, with only subtle symptoms showing up initially and more severe symptoms emerging months after the traumatic event.
PTSD affects about 7.7 million American adults in a given year, though the disorder can develop at any age including childhood.
Symptoms include strong and unwanted memories of the event, bad dreams, emotional numbness, intense guilt or worry, angry outbursts, feeling “on edge,” and avoiding thoughts and situations that are reminders of the trauma.
An estimated 7.8 percent…