What are examples of PTSD symptoms?
Symptoms of PTSD can fall into one of three categories. They include: 1. Re-experiencing Re-experiencing the traumatic event through persistent nightmares or flash-backs 2. Avoidance Avoidance of things associated with the event, such as certain locations, activities, situations, or people, feeling detached from others, restricted range of affect 3. Arousal Difficulty sleeping Easily startled Racing thoughts Other issues that can be associated with PTSD are depression, anxiety and substance abuse Treatments for those with PTSD There are a number of psychotherapy treatments for PTSD. One-on-one cognitive therapy with a trained psychotherapist has proven to be very effective. Such therapies include what are known as Exposure therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Stress Inoculation Training (SIT). Different therapists may be specialized in one form of treatment more than others, so it is important for those with PTSD to seek out the one that will be most effective for them. Group the
