What Causes Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
The causes of PTSD are believed to be due in part to a biochemical imbalance in the brain. PTSD alters several brain functions. Abnormalities have been detected in brain chemicals that assist with coping mechanisms, behavior, memory, and learning. Brain imaging studies have recently shown altered metabolism and blood flow in people with PTSD.* *Excerpted from National Institute of Mental Health, “Facts about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders,” 1999. What Treatments Are Available for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders? Medications such as antidepressants and therapy have proven to be very successful for people with PSTD. Back to Anxiety Disorders Social Phobia This disorder causes extreme and overwhelming fear of something that is usually not a real danger. Many people may limit their interactions with people and become homebound. How Common Is Social Phobia? About 3.7 % of Americans or about 5.3 million people have social phobia in a year. Women are more likely to have social phobia than me
