According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, about six out of every 100 American adults (about 6% of the population) will suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder during their lifetime.
How is PTSD different from stress
All people are susceptible to stress, but their reactions to it may vary.
PTSD is a delayed and/or protracted reaction to a stressful event (short-term or long-term) of an extremely threatening nature, which can cause distress in almost anyone.
How do people with PTSD behave
Negative beliefs and expectations are negative thoughts about yourself, other people, or the world around you.
Blame is blaming oneself or others for a traumatic event or its consequences.
Negative emotions are constant feelings of fear, horror, anger, guilt or shame.
Who is prone to ptsd
Post-traumatic stress disorder is often observed in children, and older people also suffer.
This is due to the fact that patients belonging to this category have low mental stability; in children, for example, defense mechanisms are still poorly developed.
Which doctor treats PTSD
Diagnosis and treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder Post-traumatic stress disorder is diagnosed and treated by a psychiatrist and psychotherapist (for children - children's specialized specialists).
