Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Research Paper

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Posttraumatic stress disorder is a mental health condition that became known in the 1980’s. It is born out of a terrifying and traumatic event and its’ symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event. PTSD affects most service members (US AFSM) who came back from war and many veterans are diagnosed with this health condition. There are ways to help and support the victims and although this mental health condition can not be fixed, it can be treated. First, according to Google; “PTSD symptoms usually start soon after the traumatic event, but they may not happen until months or years later.” Still the behaviour may include; agitation, irritability, hostility, hypervigilance, selfdestructive …show more content…

One has to make a decision and choose to take control of it. For example, deciding not to attend any of these options will not help anyone overcome PTSD and it will surely affect and possibly exacerbate one’s mental and physical injury. It could make the symptoms worse and increase certain unwanted thoughts. It is highly important to take advantage of these psychotherapy treatments. Last, but not least, victims have got to be strong and must adapt to it. One must trust that following these treatments will help them fight and overcome PTSD. Having someone to help keep a positive motivating presence can increase treatment results and is highly recommended. The article entitled “Bouncing Back” states that thinking to one’s self, “I can do this’ is really important to being resilient.” Victims must remember to keep motivated and look forward to another day of success. No one wants to be that one person who gave up without trying. The same article also states, “If I had thought, ‘Gosh, I can never come back from this injury, ‘I probably wouldn’t have,” It also reads, “In the beginning I did have those thoughts, but I let them dissipate. I realized, I can do things the same way i used to do themI just have to

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