Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome

There are numerous different mental disorders that people are diagnosed with on an everyday basis. Some mental disorders are genetic, but yet other disorders come from the things that people encounter in life. One mental disorder that is being diagnosed more often every day is called Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome. This is a disorder that does not discriminate based on genetics, race, age, or even sex. This mental disorder occurs due to events in a person’s life. As everyone knows it is natural for humans to feel fear and be cautious in a dangerous time or event. (Placeholder1) This natural human reaction is called “fight-or-flight” response, and is a healthy reaction a person has that prevents a person from harm. (Placeholder1)When a person has Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome, this normally healthy reaction is changed or damaged. (Placeholder1)People, who experience this mental disorder, feel they are still always in danger, even when the danger is no longer present. (Placeholder1) Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome is an anxiety disorder people get after they witness a tragic or dangerous event. (Placeholder1) Some events that can trigger Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome include violent assaults, accidents, military combat, natural disasters, or deaths. (Placeholder2) People with Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome do not know how to cope with the trauma they have experienced. (Placeholder3) These people have reoccurring memories of the stressful event, or trauma they encountered. (Placeholder5) Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome sufferers feel like they will never get over the event that they have witnessed, or been through. (Placeholder3) They also feel very helpless, because of their encounter. (Placeholder3) Post Traumatic Stress Syn...

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...ents. These treatments people include, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, mental health programs, hospitals, clinics, family services, and support groups. They offer patients a facility and time to speak about their experiences and problems. (Placeholder2)

Overall Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome is a very serious and aggressive mental disorder. If left untreated this mental disorder can lead to devastating effects on one’s life. It is always very hard when someone has to go through a trying time or event, and understandably problems arise from these events. The positive aspect to this mental disorder is that there are great resources available to patients, and there is a light at the end of this mental disorder’s tunnel. Someone can fully recover from this mental disorder and go on to function stably in everyday life, consisting of a healthy future.