Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

     Post traumatic stress disorder, otherwise known as PTSD, is a very serious disorder. Without the right treatment, a person with PTSD is likely to develop a drug or alcohol problem. PTSD is commonly form in War veterans. About  one out of every seven service members will be diagnosed with this disease. Also PTSD is not just an psychological, but it is a biologically based condition with the body's stress-response system in overdrive. Even though it seems that the most common reason why people develop Post Traumatic Stress is because of the war, but that is not true. The number one leading cause of PTSD is auto mobile accidents. PTSD can develop in anyone who has been through a terribly frightening, life-threatening, or highly unsafe experience. Post Traumatic Stress is very serious and should not be overlooked. It could really change someone's life for the worse and needs medical attention right away. The sooner a person with PTSD gets help, the less likely they will get themselves involved with others problems. 

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