P.T.S.D.

POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER:

What is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder?

The person was exposed to: death, threatened death, actual or threatened serious injury, or actual or threatened sexual violence, as follows: (one required)

Direct exposure
Witnessing the trauma
Learning that a relative or close friend was exposed to a trauma
Indirect exposure to aversive details of the trauma, usually in the course of professional duties (e.g., first responders, medics)

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All of the criteria are required for the diagnosis of PTSD. The following text summarizes the diagnostic criteria:

Intrusion symptoms

The traumatic event is persistently re-experienced in the following way (s):

Unwanted upsetting memories
Nightmares
Flashbacks
Emotional distress after exposure to traumatic reminders
Physical reactivity after exposure to traumatic reminders

Avoidance

Avoidance of trauma-related stimuli after the trauma, in the following way(s):

Trauma-related thoughts or feelings
Trauma-related external reminders

Negative Alterations in Cognitions and Mood

Negative thoughts or feelings that began or worsened after the trauma, in the following way(s):

Inability to recall key features of the trauma
Overly negative thoughts and assumptions about oneself or the world
Exaggerated blame of self or others for causing the trauma
Negative affect
Feeling isolated
Difficulty experiencing positive affect

Alterations in Arousal and Reactivity

Trauma-related arousal and reactivity that began or worsened after the trauma, in the following way(s):

Irritability or aggression
Risky or destructive behavior
Hypervigilance
Heightened startle reaction
Difficulty concentrating
Difficulty sleeping

Duration

Symptoms last for more than 1 month.

Functional Significance

Symptoms create distress or functional impairment (e.g., social, occupational).

Exclusion

Symptoms are not due to medication, substance use, or other illness.