Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD is a mental health condition that’s triggered by an extremely frightening event and causes intense fear, nervousness, anxiety, shock, anger, helplessness or horror. You may have experienced the event first hand or witnessed somebody else’s experience. Types of experiences that lead to PTSD include sexual or physical assault, mugging, unexpected death of a loved one, an accident, war, or natural disaster.
Other than victims of a traumatic event or injury, PTSD is also common amongst families of victims, war veterans, police force and emergency rescue personnel. When faced with a traumatic experience, it is natural to feel disturbed for some time. However, if the feelings continue for a long time (extending from weeks to months) and interfere with your ability to live a normal life, it may signal towards PTSD.
