Everyone has had a memory that haunts them or that they cannot seem to ever let go. But have you ever suffered something so tragic that you actually relive it. A disaster such as a hurricane, a home fire or fighting in the war can cause significant stress and damage to one psychological state. Post- traumatic stress disorder or PTSD is a mental health condition triggered by experiencing or seeing a terrifying event. Most people with PTSD experience commons symptoms even if they have when through significantly different situations. This disorder has become one of the most common disorders in the world. It very common in soldiers.
This disorder was first diagnosed due to the fact that many veterans of the Vietnam War were having issues. Although they began to notice how soldiers were acting after WWI and WWII it had not been looked into until after the Vietnam War. These soldiers had a significant
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They may even freeze. Next they are timid and not able to move. They may not be able to accomplish a simple task. They then begin to have trouble concentrating. After the event is over the person being to relive the event over and over.
What makes the person relive the event? They are called associations. These are small thing like a sound or a sight that reminds the person of the event. It varies from person to person.
For example; a veteran finds himself at home when suddenly a car backfires outside. The sound brings up mental images and flashbacks of the war he once found himself a part of (Atkinson, 1996).
Can this disorder be treated? Most victims of this disorder are afraid to get help. Some just do not want to be single out and are afraid of being an outcast. The treatment for PTSD is as simple as just talking to someone about the event. Some psychologist might prescribe a patient with some medication to help them sleep or to help with the anxiety they are