Informative Speech On Ptsd

What comes to your mind when you hear that someone has PTSD? Are you afraid? Do you fear your life when you are around that person who haves PTSD? PTSD stands for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, which develops after a traumatic event. It was originally recorded during World War I when soldiers developed battle fatigue. Many people do not know the seriousness of PTSD and how it affects people and their daily lives. According to the NHS choices PTSD is estimated to affect 1 in every 3 people who have a traumatic experience. Unfortunately, I happen to be one of 1 in every 3 people you has PTSD. I was diagnosed with it at the age of 16, due to multiple events that happen in my lifetime. PTSD can cause many things, due to your mental ability and even your health. Today I will inform you more about the causes of PTSD, the symptoms and also how you can get treated for it. …show more content…
The genes and the structure of your brain area plays major roles, but are different when developing the post-traumatic stress disorder. The genes plays a role in creating fear of your memory when it comes to PTSD. The fear of memory can help you refine or find new ways of reducing the symptoms of PTSD. Researcher discovered that when you lack GPR (gastrin-releasing peptide) lead to more lasting memories of fear. In a study of The National Institute of Mental Health, mice that did not make Stathmin, which is a protein needed to form fear of memories were less likely normal to a normal mice. Also that they were less afraid to explore open space than normal mice as