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    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Causes and Symptoms in Veterans and Children

    July 22, 2021

    Post-traumatic stress disorder, commonly known as PTSD, is a mental illness that is not gender or age-biased. An adult or a child can be diagnosed with this mental health condition. This disorder is diagnosed in those who have witnessed some terrific or life-threatening events like military veterans and sexually abused children.

    According to the National Center for PTSD, studies show that about 15% to 43% of girls and 14% to 43% of boys go through at least one trauma. Out of these children and teens who have had a trauma, 3% to 15% of girls and 1% to 6% of boys develop PTSD. 

    Also, according to the National Center of PTSD, about 11-20 out of every 100 veterans who served in OIF or OEF have PTSD in a given year; about 12 out of every 100 Gulf war veterans have PTSD in a given year. 

    PTSD is a mental illness that should not be overlooked. Knowing the causes and symptoms in veterans, children, and other people will help us relate with them better and know how to help them.

    Causes of PTSD:

    1. War
    2. Neglect
    3. Sexual Abuse
    4. Physical Abuse
    5. Natural Disasters
    6. Domestic Violence
    7. Car or Fire Accident
    8. Psychological Abuse
    9. Witnessing the Loss of a Loved One

    Symptoms of PTSD:

    1. Lack of Sleep
    2. Hypervigilance
    3. Self-Destruction
    4. Severe Nightmares
    5. Aggressive Behavior
    6. Lack of Trust in Others
    7. Difficulty in Concentrating
    8. Inability to Express Affection
    9. Panic Attacks when Reminded of the Trauma
    10. Inability to Remember Details of what Happened
    11. Physical Sensations Such as Pain, Sweating, Nausea, or Trembling
    12. Vivid Flashbacks: Re-Living the Events as If It is Happening Right Now

    Keep in mind that if you have PTSD or a loved one has it, it is not a sign of weakness. It is a sign of strength. You survived the incident, and since you survived, you can overcome the trauma that came as a result of the incident. 

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