Thursday, November 21, 2024

10 signs of PTSD’ Meet the Best Psychiatrists - Dr. Anuja Kelkar (MBBS, MD)

 



Here are 10 common signs of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD):

1. **Intrusive Memories:** Recurrent, distressing memories of the traumatic event, often in the form of flashbacks or nightmares.

2. **Avoidance:** Avoiding reminders of the trauma, including places, people, activities, or conversations related to the event.

3. **Negative Changes in Mood and Thinking:** Persistent negative beliefs about oneself or the world, distorted thoughts about the cause or consequences of the trauma, feelings of detachment or estrangement from others, and a diminished interest in previously enjoyed activities.

4. **Changes in Emotional Reactions:** Difficulty regulating emotions, feeling easily startled or frightened, irritability, angry outbursts, and feelings of guilt or shame.

5. **Hypervigilance:** Being constantly on guard for potential threats, difficulty concentrating, and exaggerated startle response.

6. **Sleep Disturbances:** Trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or experiencing restful sleep due to nightmares or night terrors.

7. **Physical Symptoms:** Headaches, gastrointestinal issues, muscle tension, and other physical symptoms without a clear medical cause.

8. **Memory Problems:** Difficulty recalling aspects of the traumatic event or other details of one's life.

9. **Negative Changes in Beliefs:** Loss of trust in oneself or others, feeling isolated, or having a sense of a foreshortened future.

10. **Emotional Numbing:** Feeling emotionally numb or detached from others, sometimes described as feeling "numb" or "empty." These symptoms often persist for more than a month and significantly impact daily functioning.

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