post-traumatic stress disorder

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post-traumatic stress disorder
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post-traumatic stress disorder
any condition that develops following some stressful situation or event; such as sleep disturbance, recurrent dreams, withdrawal or lack of concentration
post-traumatic stress disorder
(Tıp, İlaç) A condition of persistent mental and emotional stress occurring as a result of injury or severe psychological shock
post-traumatic stress disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder is a mental illness that can develop after someone has been involved in a very bad experience such as a war. PTSD a mental illness which can develop after a very bad experience such as a plane crash. Psychological reaction occurring after a highly stressing event, characterized by depression, anxiety, flashbacks, recurrent nightmares, and avoidance of reminders of the event. The traumatic events can include automobile accidents, rape or assault, military combat, torture, incarceration in a concentration camp, and such natural disasters as floods, fires, or earthquakes. Long-term effects include marital and family problems, difficulties at work, and abuse of alcohol and other drugs. Psychotherapy, including group therapy, is used in treating the disorder
complex post-traumatic stress disorder
A form of post-traumatic stress disorder that results from extended exposure to extreme trauma
post-traumatic stress disorder.
PTSD
post traumatic stress disorder
disorder characterized by illusions that a past traumatic event is recurring and severe reaction to stress-inducing stimuli (often affects veterans and victims of violence), PTSD