Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: PTSD symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: PTSD symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options: "Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (cont.)

What are the symptoms of PTSD?

In general, post-traumatic stress disorder can be seen as an overwhelming of the body's normal psychological defenses against stress. Thus, after the trauma, there is abnormal function (dysfunction) of the normal defense systems, which results in certain symptoms. The symptoms are produced in three different ways:

1. Re-experiencing the trauma
2. Persistent avoidance
3. Increased arousal"
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