General Knowledge
What does PTSD stand for
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Who can experience PTSD?
Anyone
How much higher of a risk can a Veteran get PTSD than a normal Civilian?
7%
What are two physical reactions toward PTSD?
Pounding heart, rapid breathing, feeling shaky, Not keeping up with exercise, diet, or regular health care trouble sleeping, and feeling very tired
What causes PTSD?
Traumatizing events
____ Symptoms, consist of loss of interest or pleasure in activities, guilt, and loneliness
Mood
What typically do Veterans with PTSD have nightmares of?
Warzones
What are three emotional reactions toward PTSD?
Feeling nervous, helpless, fearful, sad, unable to trust others, getting into fights, trying to control everything, blaming yourself or having negative views of oneself, and the world having angry outbursts or just being irritable
What is the percentage of people affected by PTSD in the U.S.?
3.5%
_____ symptoms are agitation, irritability, hostility, hypervigilance, self-destructive behavior, or social isolation
Behavioral
What blaring noise can they mistake for as a traumatizing event
Fireworks
What are the two types of therapy that aid with PTSD?
Exposure and Cognitive therapy