Hi,
I am not so sure why Paul the Fifth is so wired out about PTSD. I
have it. While being hyperviligant makes one jumpy - I haven't killed any
worse than ant and that was by accident not design. Nightmares and
flashbacks are no fun - but you don't go beserk. PTSD doesn't make you an
out of control monster.
Goddess Bless
Trisha
PTSD
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Definition
A severe anxiety reaction to a traumatic event that occurs outside the range
of usual human experience.
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Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can occur as an acute disorder soon
after the trauma, or have a delayed onset in which the symptoms occur more
than 6 months after the trauma. It can occur at any age and can follow a
natural disaster such as flood or fire, a man-made disaster such as war or
imprisonment, or assault or rape. Such events produce stress in anyone, but
not everyone will develop PTSD. The cause is not known, but psychological,
genetic, physical, and social factors may contribute to it. In studies of
Vietnam war veterans, those with strong support systems were less likely to
develop PTSD than those without support systems. People with PTSD
persistently reexperience the event in at least one of several ways:
recurrent distressing dreams; recurrent recollections of the event, a sense
of reliving the experience (flash backs); and intense distress at events
that symbolize an aspect of the event (such as anniversaries).
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Prevention
Counseling or other psychiatric intervention may be helpful for people who
have experienced extremely stressful situations.
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Symptoms
recurrent distressing memories of the event
recurrent dreams of the event
flashback episodes
inability to recall important aspects of the trauma
lack of interest in activities
feelings of detachment
sense of foreshortened future
sleeping difficulties
irritability or outbursts of anger
difficulty concentrating
exaggerated startle response
sense of guilt about the event
Additional symptoms that may be associated with this disease:
sweating, excessive
paleness
heartbeat sensations
headache
fever
fainting
dizziness
anxiety, stress, and tension
agitation
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Signs and Tests
Characteristic symptoms that persist after a history of unusual trauma lead
to the diagnosis. A psychiatric examination is often done.
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Treatment
The aim of treatment is to reduce the symptoms by encouraging the affected
person to express grief and complete the mourning process. Support groups
are effective at providing a setting where people who have had similar
experiences can share feelings.Treatment for depression, alcohol use or
substance abuse, or associated medical conditions may need to take place
before psychological problems can be effectively addressed.Behavior therapy
can be used to treat avoidance symptoms. Behavior techniques used include
the graded exposure and flooding technique (frequent exposure to an object
that triggers symptoms).Antianxiety and antidepressive medications are
sometimes used. These medications act on the central nervous system to
reduce the feelings of anxiety and associated symptoms. The calming effect
is induced by a state of sedation and drowsiness. A common class of
antianxiety medications are the benzodiazepines. Newer antidepressants, such
as Prozac, Paxil, and Zoloft, have been associated with improved mood.
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Expectations (prognosis)
The best prognosis (probable outcome) is associated with symptoms that
develop soon after the trauma, and with early diagnosis and treatment.
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Complications
depression, anxiety, and phobia may accompany this disorder
alcohol abuse and/or drug abuse
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Calling your health care provider
Go to the emergency room or call the local emergency number (such as 911) if
you are feeling overwhelmed by guilt, if you are impulsive and unable to
contain your behavior, or if you are experiencing other symptoms of PTSD.
http://health.yahoo.com/health/Diseases_and_Conditions/Disease_Feed_Data/Pos
t_traumatic_stress_disorder/
-----Original Message-----
From: Laura Cleveland <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Thursday, March 02, 2000 6:36 PM
Subject: Re: McCain Criticized for Slur
>Ok, this has gone far enough (this is Kyle talking...if it were
>Laura...well...just be glad it isn't)
>
>As my personal mentor and hero Rodney King once said, "Can't we all get
>along?" or was that "I had blow for two lines worth. Who took it, man?
>
>Anyway, Paul if you feel so vociferous about this you need to take it
>offline with Bobby, okay?
>
>We can argue, but let's be cool.
>
>Group hug!
>
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>> From: Paul V <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: Re: McCain Criticized for Slur
>> Date: Thursday, March 02, 2000 6:05 PM
>>
>> PTSD is a totally different disability than Polio, Bobby. C'mon. Your
>> head's so far up McCain's butt it's squeezing out your common sense.
>Vote
>> for whomever you like, but this kind of statement is just stupidity.
>>
>> In a message dated 3/1/00 7:18:11 PM Eastern Standard Time,
>> [log in to unmask] writes:
>>
>> << So somebody with PTSD is unfit to run the
>> country, then how would someone with severe disability, say polio do it?
>>>
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