symptoms
what is the most common symptom of PTSD during the night when sleeping
nightmares
PTSD can be caused by natural ________
"disasters" ie. earthquake, fire, tsunami.
when was PTSD given the name we know today?
1980
how can you get rid of PTSD?
get effective help like a therapist
who is more likely to get PTSD civilian, or veterans?
Veterans
What is a common sign of PTSD in a person
intrusive thoughts
what is something that causes children to have PTSD
abuse
what was PTSD called during the medieval ages?
"berserk"
who should you look for to get help with PTSD?
You should look for support groups and a therapist
how many people are diagnosed in their lifetime with PTSD (1 in ?)
1 in every 11 people will get PTSD sometime in their life
how long do you have to have symptoms to be diagnosed with PTSD
1 month
One of the most common causes of PTSD
war / combat
What was PTSD called during the 1940s?
shell shock
do pills help treat PTSD?
some medicines can help PTSD
how much more likely will women get PTSD than men? ie. (2x,3x,4x
what causes PTSD to worsen
thinking about the event constantly
what is common with a person trying to suppress PTSD
memory loss
what was PTSD called during the Vietnam war?
"gulf war syndrome"
how long does it take to recover from PTSD?
6 months
which race is most likely to suffer from PTSD
African Americans
what is a very uncommon symptom of PTSD
body dysmorphia (constant thought of the appearance)
can a birthday party cause PTSD
yes it is possible, as people have filed lawsuits against people giving them PTSD from surprise parties
What was PTSD called during the year 1907?
"war neurosis"
can you prevent PTSD by predicting who will have and stop it ahead of time
some people think that it is possible by using positive emotions
about 5% of adults