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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder may come on silently. It is a very progressive illness that becomes more severe year after year if left untreated. It will eventually consume those victims who have experienced truama beyond what their minds are able to comprehend or deal with at one time. COMMON SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER: Physical Fatigue Vomiting or Nausea Chest Pain Twitches Thirst Weakness Insomnia or Nightmares Breathing Difficulty Muscle Tremors Grinding of Teeth Profuse Sweating Pounding Heart Diarrhea or Intestinal Upsets Headaches Behavioral Withdrawl Pacing & Restlessness Emotional Outbursts Anti-Social Acts Suspicion and Paranoia Inability to Rest Loss of Interest in Hobbies Increased Alcohol Consumption Other Substance Abuse Emotional Anxiety or Panic Guilt Fear Denial Irritability Depression Intense Anger Agitation Apprehension Am I Stressed Out...?
If you experience the symptoms below, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder may be starting to show its early signs. Please see a doctor, as well as a qualified Police Stress Therapist, to discourage the disorder from getting worse.
Headaches Fatigue Pounding Heart Digestive Upsets Teeth Grinding Light Headedness Lowered Sex Drive Irritablity Short-temper Backaches Muscle Aches Loss or Gain in Weight Insomnia Restlessness Muscle Tics Drinking too Much |