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Do I have PTSD? Take our self assessment quiz and learn about the symptoms and diagnosis of this debilitating condition – Business Insider Australia
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after you experience or witness an extremely frightening event.
- You may have PTSD if you experienced a trauma and have symptoms like experiencing unwanted memories of the event or severe emotional or physical reactions when you are reminded of the event.
- People with PTSD have high levels of stress hormones long after the traumatic event is over, which may contribute to their symptoms.
- PTSD is usually treated with therapy, like cognitive behavioural therapy, and medication.
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