WHAT IS POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD)?

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a specific form of anxiety disorder that can occur in the aftermath of a traumatic or life-threatening event. Symptoms of PTSD include flashbacks or nightmares about what happened. Avoidance and a chronic state of hypersensitivity and irritability are quite commonly reported complaints from individuals diagnosed with this disorder.

If your physician rules out a medical cause, the next step is to consult with a therapist who has experience treating anxiety attacks and anxiety disorders. The therapist will work with you to determine the cause and type of your anxiety disorder and devise a course of treatment.