Post Traumatic Stress Disor

PTSD is a reaction to being exposed to an event which is outside the range of normal human experience. Everyone reacts differently to different situations and it doesn't have to be a life threatening experience for someone to respond in this way. PTSD affects hundreds of thousands of people who have been exposed to violent events such as rape, domestic violence, child abuse, war, accidents, natural disasters and political torture. A lot of people go through PTSD without even noticing it. PTSD needs special treatment, and if you don't get it treated it could get worse. People react and heal differently to PTSD, the faster you get help the faster you will heal. For a survivor to be told that what happened to them wasn't that bad, or was no big deal or continually being told it was time that they were over it, or just try and forget it ever happened causes secondary wounding in trauma

Mental health issues are a real problem for post-war veterans. The most prevalent mental health problem seen in veterans is Post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD. PTSD is an anxiety disorder that follows the experience of a traumatic event. Of the 2.7 million American veterans that served in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, at least 20% were diagnosed with PTSD (Veterans Statistics). PTSD affects everyone differently but the most common symptoms of PTSD include: reliving the event, increased anxiety, and avoiding any reminders of the trauma (Robinson,Segal, Smith). These symptoms negatively affect their life

Lady Macbeth was a fictional character in the play Macbeth, written by William Shakespeare, a tragedy set in the 12 century. She was the wife of a man named Macbeth who became very murderous and blood thirsty while trying to become King of Scotland. In this tragedy, three witches tell Macbeth that he will become king and so he shares this news with Lady Macbeth. At the beginning of this story Lady Macbeth is the more dominant and strong willed person in the relationship, while Macbeth is the coward and fragile one. Lady Macbeth comes up with a plan for her husband to kill the king so he can take the throne. When Macbeth does kill the king he feels remorse where as Lady Macbeth feels nothing about it. As time passes on Lady Macbeth becomes

During the Vietnam War the soldiers, whether or not they wanted to be there, many of them developed mental illnesses. The things they would experience would cause burdens on them for the rest of their lives. “Ted Lavender, who was scared, carried tranquilizers until he was shot in the head outside the village of Than Khe in mid-April.” (The Things They Carried) Lavender carried tranquilizers until he died, because he was scared. This is one the effects war had on people. Due to cultural aspects these soldiers were burdened by drugs, the environment and social pressure to perform well, ultimately effecting their state of mind.

PTSD or also known as post-traumatic stress syndrome is a disorder that develops in some people who have experienced a shocking, scary, or dangerous event. Symptoms may include, flashbacks (reliving the trauma over and over), physical symptoms like a racing heart or sweating, easily startled, feeling tense or “on edge”, having difficulty sleeping, having angry outbursts, bad dreams, and mood swings. Although there are some people who have not actually gone through a traumatic experience still can have symptoms of PTSD. There are two ways to treat PTSD that have been proven to be effective on Veterans. These treatments are counseling and medication. Physical therapy or counseling can help you understand your thoughts and help you learn techniques to cope with situations. Research has shown that certain kinds of counseling can be very effective for treating PTSD. With only 15% of veterans who have the disorder, only about 11 % still struggle with PTSD till

Throughout the history of American warfare there have been many different names for PTSD. Dating back to the civil war when this mental illness was called soldier’s heart, the First World War called it shell-shock, and the Second World War, battle fatigue; soldiers have been experiencing the trauma and psychological issues that come along with the mental illness of PTSD(cite Take heart; Post-traumatic stress disorder). Psychological deterioration was noted in men of combat as early as 490 B.C. and has since become the leading cause of death for U.S veterans. It was not until 1980 that PTSD was recognized as a true disorder with its own specific symptoms, and it was at this time that is was deemed diagnosable and was added to the American Psychiatric

In this scholarly article researcher Tai Hawk evaluates PTSD as a whole analyzing the causes, effects, and possible outcomes of the self-described “epidemic”. Hawk analysis over 40 different forms of literature to bring forth his own conclusions and feasible theories. Hawk begins by giving a brief overview of why the cases of PTSD are increasing now then in earlier more violent wars, the answer is with advancing technology, and better healthcare soldiers outlive the trauma that they would have killed them 20 years earlier. Hawk later does an in depth review of the three forms of PTSD and their distinguishing features. The final criteria Hawk addressed was rehabilitation of veterans with PTSD and the difficulties that they must overcome, including

One of my career goals, is to with Veterans who have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Due to combat experience in the Army, I am aware that there are many Veterans who have PTSD and sometimes it may go undiagnosed. Soldiers in the military are taught to keep their vulnerabilities internalized because if they express their vulnerabilities they may appear to be weak. This issue impacts soldier’s mental health in a major way. When soldiers get out of the military, they be unaware that they exhibit the symptoms of PTSD. PTSD can be considered a major life altering mental disorder. Once I obtain my Masters in Social Work, I would like to pursue a career in Counseling Veterans with PTSD.

There is no cure for this very common anxiety disorder but there are many different ways to make it not as hard to live day by day. The national institute of mental health, states that “PTSD develops after a terrifying ordeal that involved physical harm or the threat of physical harm ”(NIMH). The effect ptsd can have on a person 's life is scary to think about. Some symptoms are flashbacks, avoiding places or people, and memory problems. There in no successful treatment to cure this disease. It is scary to think about all the people that go without good treatment. Which can also affect their families lives and how they cope with a relative having

Post-traumatic stress disorder is a psychological disorder often caused by a traumatic event that has occurred in one’s life. PTSD is the consequence of traumatic ordeals that caused intense fear such as death of a loved one, war, a car wreck, natural disaster, or assault. One who experiences a traumatic event may often have reactions such as nervousness, anger, and fear.

When it comes to treating PTSD, many forms of treatment have shown to be effective in treating symptoms associated with PTSD. Perhaps not just one treatment should be used. Avoidance to focus on the actual trauma and determine how the treatment impacts one cognitively (such as Prolonged Exposure Therapy) symptoms may reoccur even with coping strategies are put into place. Without establishing coping skills (such as with Stress Inoculation Training) traumatic flashbacks, anxiety, and fear will still be present. A combination of therapies will be most beneficial. However trauma-focused treatment (Prolonged Exposure Therapy) approaches both “facing the trauma” and “changing cognitive thinking.”

(2015) found that “PTSD can cause substantial distress and interfere with personal and social functioning, subsequently leading to social withdrawal, anger, and aggression” (p.2). Many soldiers within and outside of the ranks are suffering from PTSD and not being treated. This is due in large part to the stigmatization of the disorder. Within the military injuries are often viewed as weakness even more so psychological ones (Feczer & Bjorklund, 2009). Many fear that seeking treatment could adversely affect their position.

Transitioning from a placid environment to a war zone happens to be easy. For months soldiers train for their deployment and prepare to overcome certain challenges. Converting from the war zone back to home is utterly disparate. To return back to the life that once existed prior to deployment and secluding the survival mindset can occur as difficult. Many soldiers distinguish themselves bestriding two atmospheres. With their mind functioning as if they’re enclosed by danger, but in reality they are in the safety of their prior surroundings. While leaving the war zone with or without physical wounds, they may return with invisible wounds, which are memories and fears from war. When duty calls, veterans leave their families to defend America not aware of the invisible wounds that can occur. Upon returning to civilian life, veterans most struggle with ingratiating themselves into domestic civilization.

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) - a mental health condition that's triggered by a terrifying event, either experiencing it or witnessing it. About 6 of every 10 (or 60%) of men and 5 of every 10 (or 50%) of women experience at least one trauma in their lives (PTSD). Although some people experience trauma and never have any signs of PTSD, it does not mean that you are not at risk. Most people associate PTSD with war veterans or people in that category, any person who has even the smallest tragic event in life is susceptible to PTSD.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, otherwise known as PTSD, is a deadly condition in which a person’s brain cannot function properly after a traumatic event occurs. Some examples of traumatic events are car crashes, wars, the death of a family member, or even a natural disaster. When terrorists bombed the Twin Towers on 9/11, this affected a ton of people. In the novel, Holden’s thoughts and experiences relate to what real people with PTSD go through in their lives, based on the fact that they both have similar causes, symptoms, and treatment options for the disease. TALK ABOUT HOMELESS POSSIBLUY