PTSD develops in reaction to physical injury or severe mental or emotional distress, such as military combat, violent assault, natural disaster, or other life-threatening events. Anyone can get PTSD at any age. War veterans and survivors of physical and sexual assault, abuse, accidents, disasters, and many other serious events.
How soon does PTSD develop
In some people PTSD develops immediately after they experience the unusually traumatic event. However, in other people, signs of the disorder do not develop until several weeks, months, or even years after the event.
How PTSD diagnosed In adults, PTSD is usually diagnosed when they seek professional help because they are suffering, and their emotional state is having a negative