The Fourth Episode: Anxiety Pt. 4; Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

The Notorious MFT

Anxiety Episode 4, PTSD: *About this episode* On today’s episode we cover post-traumatic stress disorder, a form of anxiety. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a prolonged, maladaptive reaction to a traumatic experience that is life threatening in nature. The reaction may last many months, years, or decades. Situation such as a car accidents, military combat, natural disaster, or violent physical assault may precipitate instant fear and feelings of helplessness that cause a person to persistently re-experience the terrifying event. About 72% of people in the U.S. have experienced a traumatic event at some point in their lives, with about 8% experiencing PTSD. What we will cover: Symptoms Causes Treatment --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/william657/message