Resources for veterans with ptsd, anxiety and more
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SYMPTOMS OF PTSD PTSD symptoms can start soon after a traumatic event but in some cases it may not appear until months or years later. Symptoms may also come and go through the years. There
are four types of PTSD symptoms, but they may not appear the same to everyone. RELIVING THE TRAUMATIC EVENT THROUGH nightmares, flashbacks, noises or smells that trigger memories of the
event. AVOIDING THINGS THAT REMIND YOU OF THE EVENT such as crowds because they feel dangerous or driving because you were in a car accident. HAVING MORE NEGATIVE THOUGHTS AND FEELINGS THAN
BEFORE THE EVENT in ways that make you feel numb, forget parts of the traumatic event, becoming unable to talk about them, thinking the world is dangerous, and feelings of guilt or shame.
FEELING ON EDGE OR ON ALERT to an extreme degree that leads to difficulty sleeping and concentrating, substance abuse, aggressive behavior, or bad reactions to loud noises or surprises.
Source: _Department of Veterans Affairs_