Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)PTSD is a type of anxiety disorder. It commonly occurs after experiencing a highly traumatic event. Those working in constant high pressure occupations, such as First Responders, are more susceptible to PTSD. These tough occupations often cause isolation from loved ones due to stress, fatigue, and feeling as though you must keep parts of you hidden. PTSD is an emotional injury sustained from seeing things most people don't usually see.
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Most likely to experience PTSD:- Peace Officers
- EMTs / Paramedics - Emergency Room personnel - Firefighters - Post-War Veterans - Abuse survivors - Victims of severe trauma (ie. life-changing event) |
PTSD Symptoms
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- difficulty sleeping
- flashbacks, nightmares - avoiding people, places, reminders of the trauma - emotional numbing (often through substance abuse) - detachment, isolation - loss of interest in normal activities - depression - exaggerated response to being startled - hyper-vigilance |
- strong reactions to reminders of the event
- inability to recall key aspects of the trauma - extreme anxiety or stress - headaches - dizziness - agitation - fainting- difficulty concentrating - racing pulse- extreme guilt; “survivor guilt” |
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If you believe that you or a loved one may be experiencing PTSD, help is out there. Asking for help isn't always easy, but it can be a necessary step to get you back on track, and feeling better sooner.
