🧠PTSD is triggered by traumatic events, causing lasting emotional and cognitive changes.
🛡️One common sign of PTSD is avoidance of triggers that remind the individual of the trauma.
🌪️PTSD can lead to heightened anxiety and feelings of being on edge.
💔Negative thoughts and emotions, such as sadness and anger, are common in individuals with PTSD.
🔁Trauma can be retriggered years later, causing flashbacks and intrusive thoughts.
What causes PTSD?
—PTSD is caused by experiencing or witnessing traumatic events.
How common is PTSD?
—PTSD can affect anyone, but it is more common in individuals who have experienced severe trauma.
Can PTSD be treated?
—Yes, PTSD can be treated through various therapies, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy and medication.
Is avoidance a coping mechanism for PTSD?
—Yes, avoidance of triggers is a common coping mechanism for individuals with PTSD.
Can PTSD symptoms appear years after the trauma?
—Yes, PTSD symptoms may appear weeks, months, or even years after the traumatic event.
00:11Emotions triggered by traumatic events leave lasting changes in the brain.
00:27Individuals with PTSD often avoid people, places, and situations that trigger their feelings.
01:01People with PTSD may experience changes in their enjoyment of activities they used to love.
01:28Negative thoughts and emotions are common in individuals with PTSD.
02:03PTSD can retrigger trauma years later, causing flashbacks and intrusive thoughts.
