The Importance Of PTSD In Everyday Life

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i feel the one thing that goes unnoticed in my day to day life is the mental disorder PTSD. also known as Post-Traumatic-Stress-Disorder the Mayo Clinic describes the mental disorder as a condition that has been triggered by a horrific event which is caused by experiencing first hand or witnessing the event. my father has had this condition for quite some time ever since after coming home from serving in kuwait this has taken a toll on myself and other members of my family it has stopped him from seeing me for years at a time which has left him estranged. what most people don't consider when thinking about PTSD is that not only our brave veterans of war can get PTSD but anyone subjected to a particularly traumatic event for example my step

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