Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Research Paper

Posttraumatic
stress disorder is a mental health condition that became known in the
1980’s. It is born out of a terrifying and traumatic event and its’ symptoms may include
flashbacks,
nightmares, and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event.
PTSD affects most service members (US AFSM) who came back from war and many veterans
are diagnosed with this health condition. There are ways to help and support the victims and
although this mental health condition can not be fixed, it can be treated.
First, according to Google; “PTSD symptoms usually start soon after the traumatic event,
but they may not happen until months or years later.” Still the behaviour may include; agitation,
irritability, hostility, hypervigilance, selfdestructive

behaviour, or social isolation. Also common
effects are; emotional detachment or unwanted thoughts. Many people tend to believe that PTSD
could be accompanied by depression. The article entitles “Bouncing back” states, “I don’t want
to get out of bed, but i probably could,’ listen to that voice.” This is included in one of the signs
of depression. The first key here is to help victims pull themselves together. We can do that by
trying to motivate them to stay active and by keeping them busy. The article “Bouncing Back”
also states, “When dealing with your own problems, resist the urge to isolate yourself. Join a
support group. Keep up with social life.” Most service members who suffer from PTSD may not
be strong enough to motivate themselves just to get out of bed. We have to give them a reason to
keep themselves together.
Secondly, PTSD can not be cured, but through careful “careful (care)”, treatment
resistent is to attend cognitive behavioral therapy, eye movement desensitization and
reprocessing and, exposure and response prevention. Also, a clinical psychologist may choose to
treat PTSD with talk therapy. Creating a list of symptoms you may, or may not, have will help
you determine whether you really need treatment or not. Though PTSD is a mental and physical
injury, it is highly recommended to talk to a therapist. Following these steps will help victims to
overcome their afflictions and learn to manage them effectively. PTSD could include depression
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and and speaking to a mental health specialist may help improve it. Other treatments include
different types of psychotherapy, as well as medications to manage anxiety and depression.
These options can help people fight and overcome PTSD and help them realize that they are not
alone.

One has to make a decision and choose to take control of it. For example, deciding not to
attend any of these options will not help anyone overcome PTSD and it will surely affect and
possibly exacerbate one’s mental and physical injury. It could make the symptoms worse and
increase certain unwanted thoughts. It is highly important to take advantage of these
psychotherapy treatments.
Last, but not least, victims have got to be strong and must adapt to it. One must trust that
following these treatments will help them fight and overcome PTSD. Having someone to help
keep a positive motivating presence can increase treatment results and is highly recommended.
The article entitled “Bouncing Back” states that thinking to one’s self, “I can do this’ is really
important to being resilient.” Victims must remember to keep motivated and look forward to
another day of success. No one wants to be that one person who gave up without trying. The
same article also states, “If I had thought, ‘Gosh, I can never come back from this injury, ‘I
probably wouldn’t have,” It also reads, “In the beginning I did have those thoughts, but I let
them dissipate. I realized, I can do things the same way i used to do themI
just have to

find
different ways.” Speaking with a therapist can help PTSD victims get started on the guidelines to
overcome this crippling mental health condition.
PTSD is a mental health condition that is caused by an awful event. Most soldiers who
come back from war suffer from (PTSD) Posttraumatic
stress disorder. Though there are many
symptoms caused by it, there are also mental and physical treatments that can help overcome
PTSD. Following these important steps and treatments will not only help victims motivate
themselves to stay busy but they will also help to maintain positive thoughts instead of unwanted