Tuesday, December 9, 2008

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms

What is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder?
In simple words it's the after effects of a tragedy. PTSD is something where a person is not able to forget his/her past. The bad memories of past keep on haunting a person.

What are the effects of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder?
  • People suffering from PTSD are not able to live a normal life.
  • Some might even turn to alcohol or drugs to get rid of the memories of past.
What are the Symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder?

A person suffering from PTSD shows the following symptoms
  • Stress
  • Anxiety
  • Lack of concentration
  • Depression
  • Irritability
  • Prone to nightmares and sleepless
  • feeling shocked
  • feeling Edgy
Do you personally know anyone who has/is suffering from PTSD. A friend of mine was at
CST station when the terror attack in Bombay took place on 29 Nov 2008. And I know its not easy for him.

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