What is posttraumatic stress disorder?
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder that can occur following the experience or witnessing of a traumatic event, which is life-threatening, such as military combat, natural disasters, terrorist incidents, and serious accidents, or physical or sexual assault.
PTSD symptoms
For many people, symptoms begin almost immediately after the trauma happens. For others, they may not become a problem until years later.
“There are five symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder,” says Chad Wetterneck, PhD, psychologist, and clinical director of Rogers Behavioral Health’s Trauma Recovery Services.
They are:
- Experiencing a trauma
- Re-experiencing a trauma
- Avoiding potential triggers
- Changes in thoughts
- Changes in how the body responds to anxiety
Click the video above to hear Dr. Wetterneck explain each.
Treatment for PTSD at Rogers
Rogers provides compassionate care for trauma and PTSD. To request a free, confidential screening, call 800-767-4411.
If you are concerned you or a loved one may be suffering from the effects of trauma or PTSD, you can take a short, confidential quiz.
