why do i feel i have ptsd if i never saw combat

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Why Some Soldiers Develop PTSD While Others Don’t …

· I am concerned about people who use PTSD to get out of work or as an excuse to drink and use drugs, especially if they served in a rear area support position and saw no first hand combat action. For those who do have PTSD, no expense should be spared to help them find peace. I’m glad to see research such as this article.

I’m a Veteran Without PTSD. I Used to Think Something Was …

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can control your life, even if the shocking or frightening experience didn’t happen to you. Here’s how a doctor will decide if you have PTSD.

How Do I Know If I Have PTSD? What Are the Symptoms?

Why does PTSD have physical effects? This could be because when we feel stressed emotionally, our bodies release hormones called cortisol and adrenaline.This is the body’s automatic way of preparing to respond to a threat, sometimes called the ‘fight, flight or freeze’ response.. Studies have shown that someone with PTSD will continue producing these hormones when they’re no longer in danger …

Symptoms of PTSD | Mind, the mental health charity – help …

· If you avoid feelings, thoughts and can’t talk about the trauma it may be PTSD. Many returning veterans have never been able to talk about the things they experienced. When they do talk, it is usually only with other military veterans who have had similar experiences. Many with PTSD are never able to talk about their trauma outside a peer group.

8 warning signs you have PTSD. | counselorssoapbox

Some signs of post-traumatic stress disorder have to do with the brain and body’s hyperarousal in the wake of a traumatic threat. Because the brain interprets the traumatic event as a present danger, natural fight-or-flight reactions become engaged – and sometimes prolonged during re-experiencing of the event.

Signs and Symptoms of PTSD – Black Bear Lodge

· [For example] I have folks malingering for the sake of getting a pension, so I will say, ‘You do not have PTSD but I can tell you’re suffering; if it’s because of financial need, let’s see what …

False PTSD: A Diagnostic Challenge | MedPage Today

· Others have said that therapy can make them feel worse, when they get back from a session, but it helps them in the long run. Tell your therapist everything and ask how you could get good medication for your condition.

My psychologist thinks I have symptoms of ptsd I grew up …

· Ok this is going to be long… I met the most wonderful guy a year ago: Warm, extremely affectionate, caring, generous, looks after himself, and no desire for social activity and leads a very quiet life. He also has no family – apparently his Mom drifted away many years ago (which is hard for me…