The symptoms of PTSD are listed below and occur for more a period longer than one month:
1 - Flashbacks: the person relives the traumatic event in some way. Flashbacks may be persistent thought or images of the scent or they may be vivid hallucinations. Individuals experiencing PTSD may re-experience the traumatic event over and over again.
2 – Avoidance of stimuli associated with the trauma: Individuals with PTSD actively try to avoid anything that reminds them of the event. This can lead to disruptions in their normal life including, avoidance of their family and friends and anything or one that reminds them of the trauma
3 – Chronic arousal symptoms: These symptoms can include but are not limited to sleep disturbances, irritability, outburst of emotions or anger and difficulties in concentrating.
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Breanne, Bilingual Health Educator
