Nithya Kriya - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

About Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

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Some people get PTSD after witnessing a dramatic or dangerous occurrence and have problems recovering from the trauma. PTSD is linked to life-threatening situations. Military personnel who have been exposed to violence and terrorist attacks, those who have encountered natural disasters, victims of sexual assault, and those who have been engaged in an accident are all examples.

To diagnose PTSD, healthcare providers must certify that the patient has experienced all of the following for at least one month, according to the National Institute of Mental Health.

1. One or more recurrent symptoms (flashbacks, bad dreams, frightening thoughts)

2. A single or more avoidance symptoms (avoiding places, events, objects, thoughts, or feelings that relate to or could remind someone of the traumatic event)

3. Arousal and reactivity symptoms in two or more people (feeling startled, tense, restless, angry)

4. Two or more symptoms of cognition and mood (misremembering the event, having negative thoughts, feeling guilty, losing interest in enjoyable activities)

PTSD symptoms in teenagers might manifest as destructive, rude, or disruptive actions. Other mental health issues, including as depression, anxiety disorders, substance misuse, and sleep problems, are more common in those with PTSD.