Post Traumatic Stress Causes

The two causes of acute and post-traumatic stress disorders that come to my mind right away, other than military combat, are car accidents and physical/sexual abuse. While circumstances for each of these causes are endless and there are all different types of car accidents and abusive situations that can occur. If these disorders are caused from being the driver, passenger, or witness to an accident, a person might be especially triggered when getting into a car or even being in high traffic areas where even the sounds of vehicles can be overwhelming. If a person suffers from a post-traumatic stress disorder from an abusive situation or relationship, they might be triggered by violence on TV or even the sex that they were hurt by if the other person gets too close.

Mental health issues are a real and growing problem in modern society whether the issue is anxiety or a form of post-traumatic stress disorder, it is so important to recognize that there is a need for help. Help and stress relief comes in many forms for all mental health issues such as the obvious clinicians or intervention/self-help group, as well as personal self-help such as yoga, writing, running, or other hobbies that act as an outlet. Each individual is different but …show more content…
The book didn't mention (or I didn't catch it) the idea that a person's symptoms of PTSD can affect those around them, especially family. I think this is a really great topic that you brought up because I am sure that your family was not the only ones that have had the experience of combat PTSD symptoms causing fear or stress. I think there are a lot of ways to find those coping strategies that you discuss at the end and it really is based on a personal need, whether it is groups, clinicians, or personal things such as yoga or