Tuesday, September 08, 2009
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder. It generally develops after having gone through, or been exposed to, a frightening situation. Usually, physical harm either occurred or there were threats made. Some examples of traumatic events that might trigger PTSD include:
Personal...
Hello Eileen,
I was reading your post on PTSD and found it to be very interesting. I hve PTSD and my reactions are almost to a T. When my Therapist first diagnosed me w/ it I was furious at her, claiming I had never been in combat or seen something horrifing in person. But I have come to realize that it is exactl that.
For me certain sounds smells, family reminanisant can trigger it. I am always on high alert and startle very easy, even when I know the person is in the same house. When I feel cornered or trapped my reactions are to fight or flight, its like being a wild animal.
Thank you for the arcticle as it makes sence to me now...
Dewalt