PTSD: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder General Discussion

Have you experienced PTSD? Share your story and what helped you through the recovery process.

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder that can develop after exposure to a terrifying event or situation, in which physical harm occurred or was threatened. Traumatic events may trigger PTSD, including violent personal assaults, natural or human-caused disasters, accidents or military combat.

For more information, visit the NIMH (National Institutes of Mental Health) website: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/index.shtml

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• Mental Health
• Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)