PTSD Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Jennifer Olguin Cristina

PTSD Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Jennifer Olguin, Cristina Godinez, Ivonne Vasquez, & Karely Colunga

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*Definition* Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Is a mental health that is triggered by a terrifying event.

*Symptoms* Panic attacks: a feeling of intense fear, which can be accompanied by dizziness, sweating, nausea (vomit), and a racing heart. Symptoms: headaches, stomach pain, tightness or burning in the chest, muscle cramps, flashbacks and nightmares.

*The Diagnosis* ● You experienced the traumatic event. ● You learned someone close to you experienced or was threatened by the traumatic event. ● You are repeatedly exposed to graphic

*Treatments* ● Behavioral therapy and medicines known as SSRIs appear to be the most effective treatments ● (SSRIs is a drug that used as a treatment of major depressive disorder and anxiety disorders). ● PTSD can go on for years or it can go away and then come back if another event brings up memories of the trauma. ● SSRI Side Effects: Drowsiness(feeling of being sleepy) Insomnia (inability to sleep) Headaches Increased sweating

*Prognosis* ●When someone doesn’t get treatment they start … ● Being moodiness ● Yelling at everyone ● Hating people ● Acting miserable ● 70% of adults in the United States have experienced PTSD.

*Facts About PTSD* ● Untreated , PTSD in time often gets worst. ● PTSD can be triggered in any moment by a memory, an image, a sound, or even smell. ● 18 veterans commit suicide each day. ● 126 each week. 6, 552 each year. ● PTSD can often lead to alcohol and drug abuse, and domestic violence.

*Famous People With PTSD* ● Earlier this year, Chris Brown (Rap Star) was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. ● Basketball star Ronald William (Metta) has also been diagnosed with PTSD and has decided to help others who suffer from it. Chris brown Metta world Peace

*PTSD Stigma* ● They will be labeled as crazy. ● Also labeled as violent/dangerous. ● People assume that only the people from the army that fought in war get ptsd.

*Resources And Citations* ● http: //www. mayoclinic. org/diseases-conditions/post-traumatic-stress-disorder/basics/definition/con-20022540 ● http: //recoveryforwomen. co/minisite/google-sn? head 1=PTSD%20 Treatment%20 for%20 Women&text 1=Pl ● https: //www. adaa. org/understanding-anxiety/posttraumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/symptoms ● ● http: //www. findarticles. com/find? q=cures%20 for%20 ptsd&dev=m&pplip=11569518&aaa=fu 00007&gclid=CJ ● ● https: //www. drugs. com/condition/post-traumatic-stress-disorder. html http: //www. webmd. com/mental-health/post-traumatic-stress-disorder https: //www. propublica. org/article/the-ptsd-crisis-thats-being-ignored-americans-wounded-in-their-own-neighbor ● http: //www. smithsonianmag. com/ist/? next=/history/ptsd-civil-wars-hidden-legacy-180953652/ ● ● http: //www. mdmaptsd. org/ http: //www. nytimes. com/2014/05/25/magazine/a-revolutionary-approach-to-treating-ptsd. html? _r=0 ● https: //www. adaa. org/understanding-anxiety/posttraumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/symptoms

*Places To Find Help* ● ● Therapist will help you control PTSD. Go to the doctors so they talk to you and give you treatments. Call (866) 573 -3656 http: //www. ptsd. va. gov/public/where-to-get-help. asp