Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a normal emotional and psychological response to trauma causing survivors to feel their lives have changed. A once safe and comfortable world may suddenly seem frightening and overwhelming.
If untreated, anxiety disorders can impair social, career, relationship, family and personal well-being. While best assessed by a professional, some of the most common indicators include:
- Intrusive memories
- Impaired sleep
- Chronic sadness
- Lethargy
- Feelings of guilt
- High emotional responses
- Anxiety
- Drug or alcohol abuse
- Isolation
- Hypervigilence