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Anxiety disorders center - PTSD

Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
An anxiety disorder that can develop after exposure to a terrifying event or ordeal in which grave physical harm occurred or was threatened.

General Overview

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Diagnosis and treatment

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In depth

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Living with PTSD

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Depending on how much your anxiety is effecting your life, you may want to consider counseling and other treatment options.

]]>In her own words: living with post-traumatic stress disorder]]>

Read about Sandra's lingering anxiety after a rape at gunpoint.