Meaning of posttraumatic-stress disorder | Babel Free

Examples

“GENERAL HOSPITAL: Alexis [Davis] arranged for Molly [Lansing-Davis] to see a therapist for her posttraumatic-stress disorder.”

“As a 41-year-old female, I spent two decades trying to undo the damage of being physically abused for years by my father. It was only recently, when I was diagnosed with posttraumatic-stress disorder, that I came to understand that certain behaviors, such as sabotaging relationships, difficulties controlling my emotions and even the fear of being touched from behind were all a direct result of the abuse I suffered.”

“Following her ordeal, [Zoila] Figueroa was diagnosed by a psychiatrist as suffering from posttraumatic-stress disorder, panic disorder and agoraphobia, a fear of open or public spaces.”

“It’s used to treat a range of conditions, including depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder and posttraumatic-stress disorder.”

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