What is Posttraumatic Stress Disorder?
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The most common symptoms of PTSD include:

  • Persistent thoughts or nightmares about the event.
  • Recurrent Flashbacks
  • A sensation of emptiness or “being numb”
  • The perception of the world as a dangerous and unsafe place
  • Feeling startled or frightened for no observable reason

Other symptoms may include chronic anxiety, depression, chronic fatigue, insomnia or restless sleep, and poor concentration.

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