It is common knowledge that all of us undergo a traumatic experience sometime or the other in our lives. But in the case of some people, it could go on to developing into a disorder called PTSD or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. What is PTSD? PTSD is a form of anxiety disorder that is known to occur post-trauma or after someone has been exposed to an event that was extremely traumatic. Symptoms of PTSD: Through years of research, some symptoms of PTSD have come to the forefront. These are the symptoms that can develop post a traumatic event. They can be divided into three clusters of symptoms: Re-Experiencing Symptoms: Frequently having thoughts about the traumatic event; and such thoughts can be upsetting. Having nightmares that are recurring. Acting or believing that you’re undergoing  [...]

Post traumatic stress disorder symptoms also known as PTSD usually present themselves within the first three months of a person encountering an extremely stressful or traumatic event however in rare cases this condition can lay in wait not showing itself for several years after such an event. There are three basic types of symptoms commonly associated with post traumatic stress disorder. These groups of symptoms include: Numbness or Avoidance Intrusive Memories Hyperarousal (this is a state of increased anxiety and or emotional arousal) There are many symptoms that may be indicative of emotional numbness or avoidance such as a feeling of hopelessness about what the future holds, avoidance of talking about or thinking about the event that caused the trauma, loss of memory, difficulty concentrating and maintain close relationships as well as feeling emotionally numb  [...]