PTSD

PTSD is a very common mental illness. Some cases are minor others major in how it affects our everyday lives. So what exactly is PTSD? What are some causes?

Well PTSD is:

• A condition that's triggered by an event that the person survived or witnessed.

• negative change in thinking and mood

• Intrusive thoughts

• Avoidance

• Flash backs

• Memory loss

• Depression

• Anxiety

• Trouble making friendships and relationships

• Emotional and physical change in reactions.

• Can last months or years

• Abuse is a cause

• An accident

• Being threaten with a weapon

• Combat

• Sexual assault

Sign that you might be suffering PTSD if you have symptoms that do not easy within a few months.

It is important to see a doctor and seek treatment. without treatment and care symptoms can get worse and lead to suicide.