Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: The Silent Killer

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is the silent killer of the brain. Daily, PTSD can bring back memories of past distress and influence the emotional and physical stability of all people. On average, an estimated 7.8 percent of Americans experience PTSD at some point in their lives. It is a growing disorder that can result in physical and mental harm, while effecting the lives of the individual diagnosed, as well as all those surrounding a person with the condition. PTSD can be triggered by multiple symptoms that can occur at any given time a vary depending on the event occurring. By exploring several articles relating to the topic, we can divulge in the symptoms and experiences of those living with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder can be divided into four types of symptoms. Based on the studies by the “U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs”, symptoms of PTSD include; re-experiencing, avoiding situations that remind you of the event, negative changes in beliefs and feelings, and hyper arousal (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, 2015). These symptoms can occur days or even years after the traumatic incident, however, research …show more content…
It can kill people mentally, emotionally, and physically. And can kill one’s stability as well as their well-being. This disease kills relationships, experiences, and future experiences. If someone is shown with any of these symptoms, patience should be used. Low self esteem, relationship issues, or isolation may also occur for those living with the disease. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is a experience from war, but the symptoms are also existing in non-veterans. The symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder can almost be as severe as the past traumatic experience itself. Once we start realizing this disease is a world-wide epidemic that’s only growing, then we can help those who have lived through traumatic events never experience those situations