ptsd
Definition
Noun: A mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event. It is characterized by symptoms such as intrusive memories of the trauma, avoidance of reminders, negative changes in thinking and mood, and heightened reactivity.
Usage
PTSD is used as a non-count noun to refer to the medical condition itself. It is often preceded by articles like "a case of" or "suffering from." - Many veterans struggle with PTSD after returning from combat. - The accident left her with severe PTSD. - Effective therapies exist for treating PTSD.
Advanced Usage
- Complex PTSD (C-PTSD): A related condition resulting from prolonged, repeated trauma, often involving additional symptoms like difficulties with emotional regulation and self-concept.
- PTSD can be comorbid with other disorders like depression or substance abuse.
Variants and Related Words
- Post-traumatic stress disorder: The full term for PTSD.
- Post-traumatic stress: A more general term sometimes used interchangeably, though it may refer to sub-clinical symptoms.
Synonyms
- Trauma disorder
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (full term)
- Battle fatigue (historical, military-specific context)
- Shell shock (historical, military-specific context)
Related Phrases
- To be diagnosed with PTSD
- To suffer from PTSD
- PTSD symptoms/flashbacks/triggers
- PTSD treatment/therapy
Noun
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an anxiety disorder associated with serious traumatic events and characterized by such symptoms as survivor guilt, reliving the trauma in dreams, numbness and lack of involvement with reality, or recurrent thoughts and images
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