Symptoms such as flashbacks, hyperarousalibity, irritability, sleep apnea, nightmares and vivid dreams are examples of this.
What is sleep deprivation?
100
First clinical manifestation of atherosclerosis.
What is increased blood pressure?
100
Veterans that were depressed often used ________ to self-medicate rather than seek medical care.
What is Alcohol?
100
Speaking with your family physician, practicing relaxing methods, increasing positive distracting activites, taking prescribed medication to treat PTSD, and peer support are examples of this.
What is positive coping mechanisms?
100
This disorder is defined as a physiological response to traumatic events, especially ones that threaten an individual's life.
What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder?
200
A psychotherapy technique used to overcome fear and anxiety.
What is exposure therapy?
200
Development of atherosclerosis, elevated blood pressure and increased heart rate may lead to this incident
What is cardiovascular disease (stroke, heart attack)?
200
Decreases the activity of norepinephrine in the brain temporally decreasing their symptoms
What are drugs? (heroin, alcohol and benzodiazepines)
200
Use of alcohol or drugs, social isolation, anger and denial are examples of this.
What is negative coping outcomes?
200
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) experienced by veterans affects their health negatively.