Showing posts with label Stress. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Stress. Show all posts

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.