Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is best known as a disorder of veterans of war. It can also be a response to other traumatic events in civilian’s lives. Here are three of the most common symptoms:
One: Insomnia: Due to increased anxiety and emotional arousal.
Two: Nightmares: Due to the subconscious re-experiencing the traumatic event.
Three: Failure to Remember Certain Aspects of the Event: Due to avoiding activities, places or thoughts that remind one of the traumatic event.
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