Post-traumatic stress disorder is what happens when the memories of an extremely disturbing event continue to return over and over again, starting within six months of the event. Patients can have nightmares that lead to anxiety and nervousness and avoid anything that reminds them of that event.
PTSD symptoms:
Negative thinking.
Sleeping difficulty.
Weak focus and attention.
Feeling guilty.
Constant fear of danger.
Doctors always investigate a connection between symptoms and any disturbing events that have occurred to the patient. They ask how these symptoms affect everyday activities.
Chronic post-traumatic stress disorder may not disappear; often it becomes less severe over time without treatment, it can severely affect some people in everyday life, leading to the need for pharmaceutical intervention.
