Do you know anyone this age that have ptsd?

Question

Do you know someone with ptsd? How do they act and how is their behavior and how are they like ?

Answer 1

no

Answer 2

Post traumatic stress disorder Is what some people get from seeing or being part of something horrible in there life you find a lot of ptsd in men that have been to war like viet-nam. If any of this happened to anyone that is old enough to remember it age makes no difference.

Answer 3

I'm assuming you mean teens and preteens (what age do you people think it would be about in this category?).
Many kids have it at this age - just look at all the kids in the foster care system who have been abused, neglected, and then tossed from home to home. There are many websites about PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder for those who are answering but don't know) and you can also call your local DSS and they should be able to tell you the best sources for information since many of thier kids are diagnosed with it.

Answer 4

if u want to know a lot more about PTSD u can find it on

What is post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a type of anxiety disorder that can develop after experiencing a traumatic event, especially if you felt your life was in danger. Even if you were not injured or in danger, you can still get PTSD if you felt physically threatened or you witnessed violence.

The disorder is often associated with soldiers who cannot shake terrible memories of battle. But there are many other people who get PTSD, such as victims of violent crimes like rape or assault and survivors or witnesses of an accident, natural disaster, or terrorist attack.

Post-traumatic stress disorder can cause flashbacks, which are vivid, disturbing memories of the traumatic event. Many people also have sleep problems and nightmares. Feelings of detachment, guilt, or paranoia and sometimes panic attacks also can occur. People with PTSD may also develop depression and be at increased risk of suicide. 1

Treatment for PTSD is important to reduce symptoms and prevent future problems.

What are the symptoms?

Common symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder include: 2

Having repeated, vivid, distressing memories, flashbacks, or dreams of the traumatic event.
Avoiding situations that remind you of the event.
Not being able to recall or discuss parts of the event.
Becoming emotionally numb, detached, or uninterested in important activities.
Feeling keyed-up, irritable, and easily startled.
Having problems sleeping and concentrating.
Fearing for your personal safety or feeling like you may not live long for no apparent reason.
Sometimes people who get PTSD develop additional or different symptoms. PTSD symptoms can be disabling and are severe enough to disrupt work and relationships.

The disorder can be diagnosed as soon as 1 month after the trauma, although in some cases symptoms may not develop until months or years later. In up to half of people who get PTSD, symptoms last about 3 months. 2 Others may have symptoms that come and go over many years. It is also possible to have some symptoms of PTSD without developing the full-blown disorder.

Some people develop these symptoms immediately after a traumatic event and may be diagnosed with a condition called acute stress disorder. This condition can last up to 1 month after the event. However, if your symptoms continue for more than a month after the event, you may have PTSD.

PTSD can also occur in children. Some of the symptoms of PTSD are different in children. For example, children may have behavior problems or repeatedly act out the traumatic event.

What causes PTSD?

Everyone with post-traumatic stress disorder has experienced an event that caused intense feelings of fear, helplessness, or horror. However, not everyone who has such an experience gets PTSD. Your chance for developing the condition increases depending on how intense the event was, how close you were to the event, and how strong your reaction to it was. A family history of depression or a history of abuse or trauma may also increase your risk of getting PTSD.

How common is it?

PTSD affects about 8% of the general population. An additional 5% to 15% of people may have some symptoms without developing the full-blown disorder. Women are twice as likely as men to develop PTSD. 3

How is it treated?

PTSD can be treated with counseling and sometimes medicines such as antidepressants. Early treatment is important and may help reduce long-term symptoms. Unfortunately, many people do not know that they have PTSD or do not seek treatment.

Many people who have PTSD also have another mental health disorder, most commonly depression or an anxiety disorder. Some people also develop alcohol or drug abuse problems. It is important that you also get treatment for these conditions to help your recovery from PTSD.

Answer 5

No age listed, but.. Anyone can develop PTSD – men, women, children, young and old alike. Fortunately, PTSD is treatable

Answer 6

I have PTSD. People act differently. I suggest you look it up and read about it. Here's a good website.

Answer 7

People at any age can have PTSD. If something horrible, or tragic happens to them. There's a lot of medications out there to treat it, but I don't believe they ever get over it. ~

Answer 8

What is ptsd - post traumatic syndrom dystrofy? Or do I just think that because I am a medical docter.

If you want to know my input - let me know if I am right.

Answer 9

whats ptsd?

Answer 10

what age? i do know a few soldiers that are suffering from ptsd. they are jumpy, edgy, a bit mean

Answer 11

What age? You can get it at any age though. Sometimes you have flashbacks of what caused it (war is an example). They get depressed and have anxiety problems. Therapy is needed and medication sometimes.