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PTSD has several causes.
When you experience, witness, or learn about an event involving real or threatened death, significant injury, or sexual violation, you may develop post-traumatic stress disorder.
Doctors are baffled as to why certain people develop PTSD. PTSD is likely caused by a complex mix of factors, including stressful experiences, the number and degree of a trauma you’ve experienced in your life, and Mental health concerns that are passed down over the generations, such as a family history of anxiety and despair. Inherited personality characteristics, often known as temperament, are The way your brain controls the chemicals and hormones released by your body in reaction to stress.
RISK ELEMENTS
Post-traumatic stress disorder can affect people of all ages. However, some circumstances, such as strong or long-lasting stress, may increase your chances of developing PTSD after a traumatic experience. Having been through different forms of trauma in the past, such as childhood abuse, Having a career that puts you in danger of being exposed to traumatic situations, such as military people or first responders, is a bad idea. Having additional mental health issues, such as anxiety or sadness Having issues with substance abuse, such as binge drinking or drug abuse Without a strong network of family and friends, having a blood relative who suffers from mental illness, such as anxiety or depression
KINDS OF TRAUMATIC EVENTS
The following are some of the most common triggers for PTSD:
Exposure in combat
Physical abuse in childhood
Sexual assault
Physical violence
Having a weapon pointed at you
An occurrence
Fire, natural disasters, muggings, robberies, plane crashes, torture, kidnapping, life-threatening medical diagnoses, terrorist attacks, and other extreme or life-threatening situations can all trigger PTSD.
COMPLICATIONS
Post-traumatic stress disorder can affect every aspect of your life, including your employment, relationships, health, and enjoyment of regular activities.
PTSD can increase your risk of developing other mental health issues, such as:
Anxiety and depression
Drug or alcohol abuse problems
Eating problems
Suicidal ideas and behaviours
PREVENTION
Many people experience PTSD-like symptoms after surviving a terrible event, such as being unable to stop thinking about what happened. Fear, anxiety, wrath, despair, and guilt are all frequent trauma reactions. The majority of persons who are subjected to trauma, on the other hand, do not acquire long-term post-traumatic stress disorder.
Getting aid and support as soon as possible might help avoid typical stress reactions from becoming worse and leading to PTSD. This may entail reaching out to family and friends for support and advice. It could entail seeing a mental health expert for a short period of therapy. Some people may find it beneficial to seek help from their faith community.
Others’ support may also prevent you from resorting to unhealthy coping mechanisms like drinking or drug abuse.
So, before you pass judgment on that person who is always moody, always angry, or acts in a manner that looks very different from yours, check if they are suffering from PTSD. Thank you for reading this.
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