What could be the symptoms for PTSD for someone that was beaten up by her partner/husband? He did it twice. The first time he asked for forgivness, they went back together...but 3 months later he did it again, and this time he kicked her with the baby on her arms.
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2007-01-10 04:40:21 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
Symptoms of PTSD include:
Hyperviligance
High startle response
Trouble sleeping
Bad dreams
Trouble trusting
Trouble making social friends
Sounds like this guy is not nice and you are better off without him. Any guy that hits a women is a piece of cr*p.
Please get some help and do not go back with him.
2007-01-10 04:57:26 · answer #1 · answered by riptide_71 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Symptons of PTSD do not usually occur untill 1 month or more after the event. They include nightmares/reliving the event, anxiety when placed in a similar situation/avoiding people or situations associated with the incident and hyperactivity.
These are the symptons for post traumatic stress disorder, however in the context you described, it is equally likely that the person may not have PTSD, but experience similar symptons, due to delayed stress. These include guilt/fear, helplessness and depression.
Hope this helps!
2007-01-10 12:56:55 · answer #2 · answered by Machine 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
post traumatic stress disorder was first brought to public attention by war veterans and was called 'shell shock' or 'battle fatigue'. However, it can result from any traumatic event that is witnessed by a person, occurred in a person's life, or happened to a friend or family member of that person. Such events include:
physical abuse
sexual abuse
sexual molestation
ritual abuse
family violence
dating violence
kidnapping or abduction
serious accidents (e.g., car or train wrecks)
natural disasters (e.g., floods or earthquakes)
violent attacks (e.g., assault, rape, torture, bullying, being mugged)
witnessing acts of violence or destruction (e.g., school violence, September 11th)
betrayal, infidelity, adultery
your friend should seek help with a qualified psychologist who specializes in PTSD As soon as possible. Sometimes people who are being traumatized do not want help. Encourage her to seek it.
2007-01-10 12:54:21 · answer #3 · answered by Cherokee Billie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋