Transcript Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Kat Delorme, Ali Sewalt, Chennel Lines,
Emily Thomas, Chelsea Cassetta, Zack
Roche, Megan Herbert
What is PTSD?
• It is psychiatric disorder that occurs in
people who have experienced or witnessed
life-threatening events; they relive their
terrible experiences. PTSD can occur at any
age, in any race if the person has had a
traumatic experience.
Symptoms
• Flashbacks—can feature
symptoms of anxiety (i.e.
sweating, racing heart,
extreme nervousness)
• Trouble sleeping (can be
due to bad dreams)
• Frightening thoughts.
• Avoiding places, events, or
objects that are related to
the tragic experience
• Feeling depressed, guilty,
worried, and numb.
• Losing interest in being
with people and activities
you once loved.
• Clouded memory of the
event.
• Feeling on edge and
startled easily
• Mood swings and
emotional outbursts.
Cause
• Experiencing a traumatic event
• Witnessing a violent act
• Rape
• A life threatening accident
• Natural disaster (such as a fire)
• War
To Be Diagnosed
• After talking to a doctor, they (the doctor)
can diagnose you based on your symptoms.
• A person will be interviewed and notes will
be taken based on their responses so they
receive proper treatment based on their
symptoms and feelings.
To Treat PTSD
• Talking with a psychologist is the most
affective way of treating PTSD.
Additionally, some medicine can be
prescribed. The combination of these too
things can also have beneficial results.
Interesting Facts
• Almost one-third of rape victims suffer from
PTSD at one point in life.
• Contrary to what most people believe, rape is the
leading cause of PTSD, not war.
• PTSD can enhance a persons senses, meaning
certain smells, things they see, and things that they
hear can trigger memories that give them anxiety.
• Many victims, especially ones from war, feel
injuries that they no longer have.
Famous People With PTSD
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Some famous people with this disorder are r,
Ned Beaty, an actor.
The composer Beethoven.
Sports figure Jose Conseco.
Getting Help
• In our area, one can receive help at:
Caregivers
1300 College Ave, Elmira, NY 14901.
You can call them at (607) 733 4504.
Video
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fECLofucRI&feature=related