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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

What is post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health disorder that some people develop after they experience or see a traumatic event. The traumatic event may be life-threatening, such as combat, a natural disaster, a car accident, or sexual assault. But sometimes the event is not necessarily a dangerous one. For example, the sudden, unexpected death of a loved one can also cause PTSD.

It's normal to feel afraid during and after a traumatic situation. The fear triggers a "fight-or-flight" response. This is your body's way of helping to protect itself from possible harm. It causes changes in your body such as the release of certain hormones and increases in alertness, blood pressure, heart rate, and breathing.

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  1. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health disorder that some people develop after they experience or see a traumatic event. The traumatic event may ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/posttraumaticstressdisorder.html - Health Topics
  2. Veterans and Military Health (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... at risk for mental health problems, including: Depression Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Anxiety Alcohol and drug use disorders ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/veteransandmilitaryhealth.html - Health Topics
  3. Sexual Assault (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... such as: Depression or anxiety Thoughts about suicide Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Sexual assault victims are more likely ... can help victims cope with depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Can sexual assault be prevented? Sexual assault ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/sexualassault.html - Health Topics
  4. Stress (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... stress can cause a long-lasting problem called post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). How can long term-stress harm ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/stress.html - Health Topics
  5. Dual Diagnosis (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... Genetics. Stress. Trauma, especially in childhood. Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are also at risk for SUDs ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/dualdiagnosis.html - Health Topics
  6. Coping with Disasters (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... have long-term problems after a disaster, including: Post-traumatic stress disorder Depression Self-blame Suicidal thoughts Alcohol or ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/copingwithdisasters.html - Health Topics
  7. Veterans and Military Family Health (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... of military service. These could include depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Dealing with these challenges can be ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/veteransandmilitaryfamilyhealth.html - Health Topics
  8. Cancer--Living with Cancer (National Library of Medicine)  
    Learning to live with cancer Cancer is a common disease. Many Americans will be diagnosed with cancer during their lifetimes. Even though cancer may be ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/cancerlivingwithcancer.html - Health Topics
  9. Mental Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... and other mood disorders Eating disorders Personality disorders Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Psychotic disorders, including schizophrenia What causes ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/mentaldisorders.html - Health Topics
  10. Postpartum Depression (National Library of Medicine)  
    Many women have the baby blues after childbirth. If you have the baby blues, you may have mood swings, feel sad, anxious or overwhelmed, have crying spells, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/postpartumdepression.html - Health Topics
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