Tris Gruber
Ms. Stiegler
American Literature
2/12/2017
PTSD
In the past, we have clearly ignored a disorder that makes the lives of people an everyday struggle. This disorder is known as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This disorder can develop after exposure to a terrifying event or ordeal in which grave physical harm occurred or was threatened. Given this definition it is easy to think how war veterans have become the face of this disorder. However, PTSD can affect anyone and their families. PTSD makes holding down a job much harder, and relationships can be ravaged when there is physical, verbal or noetic abuse. Many feel hopelessness, shame or despair. For some, PTSD starts immediately after the traumatic experience, but for …show more content…
PTSD can be a weakening issue and its side effects can negatively affect various diverse zones in an individuals life. Specifically, the confusion can adversely influence an individual’s emotional wellness, physical wellbeing, work, and relationships. Many studies have found that individuals with PTSD are at much more serious hazard for building up various other psychological wellness issues, including nervousness, misery and dietary issues. For example, it has been found that people with PTSD are about 6 times as likely as someone without PTSD to develop depression and about 5 times as likely to develop another anxiety disorder. In addition to these mental health problems, people with PTSD are six times more likely to commit suicide than someone without it. Mental health problems aren’t the only daily effects on an individual diagnosed with PTSD. They also seem to be at greater risk for physical health problems such as pain, diabetes, obesity, heart problems, respiratory problems, and sexual dysfunction. It is not yet entirely clear as to why people with PTSD have more physical health problems. PTSD can also greatly interfere with a person’s ability to work and maintain relationships. People with the condition seem to miss more days at work and work less efficiently than people without it. They have trouble paying attention and staying organized. Individuals diagnosed with PTSD also have higher rates of unemployment. There are also specific types of learning difficulties for people with PTSD. For instance, they tend to have problems with remembering words, facts and other important information, and specific details of past events, especially regarding traumatic events. People with the condition must get help immediately because the symptoms of PTSD are extremely difficult to cope with and have a major negative impact on different areas of their
Ms. Stiegler
American Literature
2/12/2017
PTSD
In the past, we have clearly ignored a disorder that makes the lives of people an everyday struggle. This disorder is known as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This disorder can develop after exposure to a terrifying event or ordeal in which grave physical harm occurred or was threatened. Given this definition it is easy to think how war veterans have become the face of this disorder. However, PTSD can affect anyone and their families. PTSD makes holding down a job much harder, and relationships can be ravaged when there is physical, verbal or noetic abuse. Many feel hopelessness, shame or despair. For some, PTSD starts immediately after the traumatic experience, but for …show more content…
PTSD can be a weakening issue and its side effects can negatively affect various diverse zones in an individuals life. Specifically, the confusion can adversely influence an individual’s emotional wellness, physical wellbeing, work, and relationships. Many studies have found that individuals with PTSD are at much more serious hazard for building up various other psychological wellness issues, including nervousness, misery and dietary issues. For example, it has been found that people with PTSD are about 6 times as likely as someone without PTSD to develop depression and about 5 times as likely to develop another anxiety disorder. In addition to these mental health problems, people with PTSD are six times more likely to commit suicide than someone without it. Mental health problems aren’t the only daily effects on an individual diagnosed with PTSD. They also seem to be at greater risk for physical health problems such as pain, diabetes, obesity, heart problems, respiratory problems, and sexual dysfunction. It is not yet entirely clear as to why people with PTSD have more physical health problems. PTSD can also greatly interfere with a person’s ability to work and maintain relationships. People with the condition seem to miss more days at work and work less efficiently than people without it. They have trouble paying attention and staying organized. Individuals diagnosed with PTSD also have higher rates of unemployment. There are also specific types of learning difficulties for people with PTSD. For instance, they tend to have problems with remembering words, facts and other important information, and specific details of past events, especially regarding traumatic events. People with the condition must get help immediately because the symptoms of PTSD are extremely difficult to cope with and have a major negative impact on different areas of their