PTSDPost-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Mary PelzerPeriod 8

Definition PTSD is essentially an anxiety disorder.

It develops in response to traumatic or life-threatening experiences.

"What Is PTSD or Posttraumatic Stress Disorder?" PTSD Alliance. N.p., n.d. Web. 31 Jan. 2017. < http://www.ptsdalliance.org/about-ptsd/>.

Causes of PTSD. Digital image. Trauma Disassociation. N.p., n.d. Web. 31 Jan. 2017. <http://traumadissociation.com/images/Causes-of-PTSD-graph.jpg>.

For Kids

"Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Among Children." National Institutes of Health. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, n.d. Web. 01 Feb. 2017. <https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/prevalence/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-among-children.shtml>.

The 214 participants enrolled in the study that provided the pie chart data ranged in age from 3 to 17 years old.

Stolbach, Bradley C., et al. "Complex Trauma Exposure and Symptoms in Urban Traumatized Children: A Preliminary Test of Proposed Criteria for Developmental Trauma Disorder." Journal of Traumatic Stress 26.4 (2013): 483-91. Trauma Center. Web. 1 Feb. 2017. <http://www.traumacenter.org/products/pdf_files/Stolbach%20et%20al%20DTD%20JTS%202013_complex%20trauma_developmental%20 trauma%20disorder_S0001.pdf>.

PTSD & Races

Races: Percentages of Children with PTSD

"Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Among Adults." National Institutes of Health. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, n.d. Web. 01 Feb. 2017. <https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/prevalence/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-among-adults.shtml>.

For Adults

SymptomsIntrusive Memories: flashbacks of reliving the moment of trauma, bad dreams and scary thoughts. (mental)Avoidance: staying away from certainplaces or objects that are reminders of the traumatic event. A person may also feel numb, guilty, worried or depressed or having trouble remembering the traumatic event. (emotional)Dissociation: out-of-body experiences or feeling that the world is "not real" - derealization. (mental)Hypervigilance: being startled very easily, feeling tense, trouble sleeping or outbursts of anger. (physical)

"Posttraumatic Stress Disorder." NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Feb. 2017. <http://www.nami.org/Learn-More/Mental-Health-Conditions/Posttraumatic-Stress-Disorder>.

PTSD. Digital image. Heartland Counseling Center. N.p., n.d. Web. 1 Feb. 2017. <http://heartlandcounselingcenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/PTSD.jpg>.

Affected Body Systems There is evidence that PTSD might be related to cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and musculoskeletal disorders. PTSD definitely affects emotions and brain function.

So PTSD can affect the following systems:•Cardiovascular•Digestive•Muscular•Skeletal•Endocrine•Nervous

Jankowsi, Kay. "PTSD and Physical Health." US Department of Veterans Affairs. PTSD: National Center for PTSD, 23 Feb. 2016. Web. 02 Feb. 2017. <http://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/co-occurring/ptsd-physical-health.asp>.

Treatments Psychotherapy - Cognitive behavioral therapy

(CBT) - Exposure therapy - Eye movement desensitization

and reprocessing (EMDR) Group therapy Service dogs Medications - Antidepressants - Alpha- and beta-blockers - Mood stabilizers and antipsychotic

medications

Complementary/alternative medicine - Yoga - Aqua therapy (floatation

chambers, surfing, etc.) - Acupuncture - Mindfulness and meditation

"Posttraumatic Stress Disorder." NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Feb. 2017. <http://www.nami.org/Learn-More/Mental-Health-Conditions/Posttraumatic-Stress-Disorder>.

Which Treatments Work?

A study from CureTogether. Based on responses of 531 people involved in the informal study.

Carmichael, Alexandra. "What Works for PTSD." Blog post. The 23andMe Blog. CureTogether, 20 Mar. 2013. Web. 02 Feb. 2017. <https://blog.23andme.com/23andme-research/what-works-for-ptsd/>.

How could PTSD affect my future?

If I had PTSD, not being able to sleep at night would make me irritable and impatient, and unexplainable outbursts of anger could also be detrimental to my future career. Derealization and depression might take away my motivation to do well in my career and relationships. I might have trouble focusing on my job and my life.

Specifically, I am considering becoming a music teacher, which would require an impressive amount of dedication and patience. PTSD could diminish both of these traits. And, of course, feeling tense and depressed would not be pleasant even without these consequences.

BuzzFeedYellow. "What It Feels Like To Have PTSD." YouTube. YouTube, 06 Dec. 2015. Web. 02 Feb. 2017. <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfkmyKrQk-w>.

Works Cited• "What Is PTSD or Posttraumatic Stress Disorder?" PTSD Alliance. N.p., n.d. Web. 31 Jan.

2017. < http://www.ptsdalliance.org/about-ptsd/>.• Causes of PTSD. Digital image. Trauma Disassociation. N.p., n.d. Web. 31 Jan. 2017.

<http://traumadissociation.com/images/Causes-of-PTSD-graph.jpg>.• Stolbach, Bradley C., et al. "Complex Trauma Exposure and Symptoms in Urban

Traumatized Children: A Preliminary Test of Proposed Criteria for Developmental Trauma Disorder." Journal of Traumatic Stress 26.4 (2013): 483-91. Trauma Center. Web. 1 Feb. 2017. <http://www.traumacenter.org/products/pdf_files/Stolbach%20et%20al%20DTD%20JTS%202013_complex%20trauma_developmental%20 trauma%20disorder_S0001.pdf>.

• "Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Among Children." National Institutes of Health. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, n.d. Web. 01 Feb. 2017. <https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/prevalence/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-among-children.shtml>.

• "Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Among Adults." National Institutes of Health. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, n.d. Web. 01 Feb. 2017. <https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/prevalence/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-among-adults.shtml>.

Works Cited (continued)• PTSD. Digital image. Heartland Counseling Center. N.p., n.d. Web. 1 Feb. 2017.

<http://heartlandcounselingcenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/PTSD.jpg>.• "Posttraumatic Stress Disorder." NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness. N.p., n.d. Web.

01 Feb. 2017. <http://www.nami.org/Learn-More/Mental-Health-Conditions/Posttraumatic-Stress-Disorder>.

• Jankowsi, Kay. "PTSD and Physical Health." US Department of Veterans Affairs. PTSD: National Center for PTSD, 23 Feb. 2016. Web. 02 Feb. 2017. <http://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/co-occurring/ptsd-physical-health.asp>.

• Carmichael, Alexandra. "What Works for PTSD." Blog post. The 23andMe Blog. CureTogether, 20 Mar. 2013. Web. 02 Feb. 2017. <https://blog.23andme.com/23andme-research/what-works-for-ptsd/>.

• BuzzFeedYellow. "What It Feels Like To Have PTSD." YouTube. YouTube, 06 Dec. 2015. Web. 02 Feb. 2017. <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfkmyKrQk-w>.