Please enable JavaScript.
Coggle requires JavaScript to display documents.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (Veterans (Shell shock is a great example…
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Veterans
Shell shock is a great example of post traumatic stress disorder
War can cause deep rooted psychological stress
Usually have one of the most extreme symptoms of PTSD
Have been reported to have PTSD ever since wars began
Many veterans have PTSD
Childhood traumatic events
Traumatic events from one's childhood could be a major cause of long term PTSD
This can lead to lifelong fears as well and anxieties
A traumatic event involving an authority figure may cause one to question authority figures for the rest of their life
Genetic predispositions
Having some other mental illnesses can lead you to have a stronger sensitivity to PTSD
This can carry on from generation to generation
If different generations have had PTSD, then one may be able to get a better grasp on it
Treatment Options
Psychotherapy
Medication
Therapy
Support Groups
Other Illnesses
Can lead to various other mental disorders
Phobias
Anxiety disorders
Addiction as a way to cope
Painkiller Addiction
Substance Abuse
Becoming Alcoholic
Other Coping Mechanisms
Distancing from Family
Causing fights
Isolation
Alienation