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What is PTSD?
When a traumatizing event occurs in a person’s life, things that relate to that occurrence may trigger an anxiety attack that will make people think that they are in a dangerous situation that relates to the prior occurrence, when they aren’t.
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True or False: PTSD can be developed only physically.
False
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PTSD is classified as a ______ disorder.
Anxiety
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When is PTSD most commonly diagnosed?
3 months within the occurance
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Can you take medicine to calm your PTSD?
Yes
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What does PTSD stand for?
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
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When a five year old child gets PTSD what might be some of his symptoms?
Usually wet their beds, sometimes forget how to speak, reliving the event when they are in playtime, and they’ll be overly attached to their parent or another adult
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PTSD can cause experiences of __________
What is fear, helplessness and horror
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Most common symptom is ____________
Flashbacks
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Is PTSD cureable?
No
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True or False: Having a nightmare about what you are scared of, but this event has never really happened is a sign of PTSD
False
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What are some of the things teens do when they have PTSD?
Usually, teenagers will blame themselves for not being able to prevent the accident, and will develop guilt within themselves. Sometimes, some will go out and seek revenge.
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What percentage of children had PTSD from violence at home?
25% of children have PTSD from family abuse and violence.
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Symptoms of anxiety and increased emotional arousal exhibit _______.
anger, fear, and guilt.
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Two of the best ways for you to get better.
Counseling and medication
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What are the three most common occurrences of PTSD?
War, Disasters, and Abuse
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What is the most effective way to deal with people who have PTSD?
Ways to lessen the affects of PTSD is to go to support groups, get help from your parents, learning to feel better about yourself when you are faced with a perilous situation, being able to feel and demonstrate confidence at all times.
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When was PTSD discovered?
1000 B.C.
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Greatest reminder of the event is _______
On the news
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Medication for ptsd is called ______
selective serotonin repute inhibitors
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What group of people are prone to getting PTSD?
Veterans
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Does PTSD happen over time or suddenly?
It depends on the severity of the case. Some people happen very shortly after the event while others take a while.
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It can't be diagnosed with out a _______
Traumatic Event
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Who should you see about treatment options?
Your doctor
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The medicine is used for ____
Making you feel less worried and sad
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