Post-traumatic stress disorder, known as PTSD, is a mental illness that is developed after seeing or experiencing a traumatic event. It was first introduced and recognized as a disorder in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. “In 1980, the American Psychiatric Association (APA) added PTSD to the third edition of its Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-III) nosologic classification scheme (2) ( Friedman, M. J., MD, 2016)”. PTSD was a very controversial topic when it was first introduced, but throughout the years there has been research that helps us understand it better.
There are many types of trauma that cause PTSD. “The framers of the original PTSD diagnosis had in mind events such as war, torture, …show more content…
They don’t participate in activities they used to because it reminds them of the traumatic event and can affect the communication in their family. “If the trauma is recurring it can cause families to feel worried about the sufferer or perplexed by the behaviour. Others may feel embarrassed, (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and the Family, 2008)”. It is hard for someone to deal with a person who has PTSD because sometimes you don’t know what to do to help them and the situation they are in. “Sometimes anger is expressed in abusive behaviour toward a spouse or a child, (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and the Family, 2008)”. Abusive behavior is always bad and can lead to more severe actions and sometimes they don’t notice they are being abusive. “They may have nightmares of the event or other frightening themes; sometimes, even acting out the dream while still asleep, (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and the Family, 2008).” For example many veterans with PTSD have nightmares and mimic what they did in the war so they try to harm their spouse in their sleep. “Sufferers may abuse alcohol or other drugs in an attempt to blunt memory or relieve symptoms of anxiety or depression, (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and the Family, 2008).” Developing or having an addiction doesn't only hurt that person, it also hurts their family and can cause problems in their
There are many types of trauma that cause PTSD. “The framers of the original PTSD diagnosis had in mind events such as war, torture, …show more content…
They don’t participate in activities they used to because it reminds them of the traumatic event and can affect the communication in their family. “If the trauma is recurring it can cause families to feel worried about the sufferer or perplexed by the behaviour. Others may feel embarrassed, (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and the Family, 2008)”. It is hard for someone to deal with a person who has PTSD because sometimes you don’t know what to do to help them and the situation they are in. “Sometimes anger is expressed in abusive behaviour toward a spouse or a child, (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and the Family, 2008)”. Abusive behavior is always bad and can lead to more severe actions and sometimes they don’t notice they are being abusive. “They may have nightmares of the event or other frightening themes; sometimes, even acting out the dream while still asleep, (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and the Family, 2008).” For example many veterans with PTSD have nightmares and mimic what they did in the war so they try to harm their spouse in their sleep. “Sufferers may abuse alcohol or other drugs in an attempt to blunt memory or relieve symptoms of anxiety or depression, (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and the Family, 2008).” Developing or having an addiction doesn't only hurt that person, it also hurts their family and can cause problems in their