PTSD

PTSD means Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and it is a type of anxiety disorder.
It can occur by a peroson being part or vhitness of a very traumatic event, such as death, bad accident or war.Treatment can help prevent PTSD from developing after a trauma. A good social support system may also help protect against PTSD.If PTSD does occur, a form of treatment called "desensitization" may be used. This treatment helps reduce symptoms by encouraging you to remember the traumatic event and express your feelings about it.Over time, memories of the event should become less frightening.Support groups, where people who have had similar experiences share their feelings, may also be helpful. Medicines that act on the nervous system can help reduce anxiety and other symptoms of PTSD. Antidepressants, including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), can be effective in treating PTSD. Other anti-anxiety and sleep medicines may also be helpful.