Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

PTSD occurs when someone has experienced a traumatic event in which either their life was in danger or they believed their life was in danger.  There are three components.  These are re-experiencing the event, avoidance of stimuli that reminds one of the event and hyper-arousal.

Helpguide.org - PTSD

This link includes information on symptoms, treatment options, and self help tips for PTSD.This link includes information on symptoms, treatment options, and self help tips for PTSD.