Identify the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder

During World War II, a strange phenomenon called "battle fatigue" has affected many veterans later returned home from combat zones in Europe and the Pacific. Today we know that this condition of being "post traumatic stress". Then returning veterans do not speak, because discussing these troubling symptoms of weakness or cowardice. Post disorder post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a medical condition that can happen to anyone, after experiencing a very stressful situation. Soldiers are not the only ones who suffer from this condition. Survivors of natural disasters, as well as those who have experienced and survived the attacks and incidents, also suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder. More than 5 million adults suffer from this disease each year. Two times more women that men are affected. Post traumatic stress has not been made until 1970. Many patients have been diagnosed with stress or fatigue of battle, given medication and sent home. After the recent involvement of military United States in Middle East and Iraq, the situation has grown more common. A victim may experience one of the many symptoms: a memory or a nightmare. Reaction to situations or events that trigger a powerful physical or emotional response. A sense of detachment, loss of interest in activities or lack of positive emotions. Avoid anything (activities, people or situations) associated with the trauma. Disorders of sleep, irritability, and exaggerated responses to fear. Many people show roller coaster feelings or emotions after a traumatic experience, but for the most part, these symptoms usually disappear after a few weeks. However, recognize the early signs and symptoms of post traumatic stress is important, because they may incur in long-lasting consequences for those who suffer from her. Physiological changes that occur in victims have a brutal impact on neurobiological functions such as memory, as well as the reactions of fear and response. Degraded habits and ability to deal with all the effort may be interrupted. Physical symptoms may vary from the distortions of the immune system, debilitating pain and in some cases, asthma and headache. Depression and a sense of growing anxiety may lead to changes in behaviour, panic attacks and phobias. If you believe that someone you know suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, is extremely important to him or her to get help. It does not disappear by itself only. Any person who has been diagnosed and is trying to recover it needs the help of health professionals, friends and family to combat this invisible illness but dehabilitating. Since PTSD is not at the head of the victim and they must be taken seriously.