PTSD AWARENESS MONTH Week No.4 (6.26.23)





     5 Types of PTSD


 

1.    Uncomplicated PTSD: Uncomplicated PTSD may be connected to a significant traumatizing event. This type of PTSD doesn’t deal with multiple events, however. For example, it may only be linked with a specific accident or natural disaster.  Moreover, this condition may involve persistent reoccurring of the traumatic event. Therapists may find uncomplicated PTSD more straightforward to treat than the other types. If you have uncomplicated PTSD, you may experience some symptoms such as flashbacks, nightmares, and mood swings.

 

2.    Comorbid PTSD: Unlike other types of PTSD, comorbid PTSD deals with more than one mental condition. People with this disorder sometimes have substance use issues. Comorbid PTSD is quite common. Examples of comorbid conditions commonly associated with PTSD include depression, panic disorder, and anxiety. Another name for this disorder is “co-occurring disorder” since it co-occurs with other disorders. Experts usually approach the treatment of comorbid PTSD corporately other than individually.

 

3.    Normal Stress Response: This stress response typically occurs before PTSD. In some cases, people with “normal stress response” may not develop PTSD. However, some may eventually develop PTSD depending on how the individual gets help. Normal stress responses are common, and people usually notice better results when treated early. These responses may arise due to events like illnesses, surgeries, high amounts of pressure, and accidents.

 

4.    Acute Stress Disorder: This type of disorder also occurs before PTSD. It may occur in people who experience an event that made them feel they were going to lose their lives. Examples of such events may include the death of a loved one, near-death occurrence, natural disaster, or unemployment, for example. This stress disorder typically occurs shortly after these events and can end up developing into PTSD. Most cases of acute stress disorder last for a month. However, when it exceeds a month, it may be called PTSD. Symptoms of acute stress disorder include headaches, sweating, chest pain, palpitations, nausea, and stomach pain.

 

5.    Complex PTSD: This type of PTSD is different from the other types because it is associated with multiple traumatic events. Most individuals with this type of disorder have experienced abuse or domestic violence. In some cases, complex PTSD may occur in people who experience an unexpected loss. Other events that could lead to complex PTSD include constant war experiences and community violence. Symptoms of complex PTSD include nightmares, flashbacks, mood swings, and irritability. Borderline personality and antisocial personality disorder are other possibilities of conditions associated with complex PTSD. Individuals may show aggression, substance abuse, and impulsivity as well.

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