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Recognizing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

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Increased Emotional Arousal

The symptoms of increased emotional arousal are constant. The person feels stressed, anxious and tense. Sleep disturbances, being easily startled and having angry outbursts are examples of hyperarousal. These PTSD symptoms negatively impacts a person’s ability to perform daily activities.

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