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About PTSD
PTSD has had no smooth arc; it has been misunderstood for over a century. In the Civil War, medics diagnosed trauma with the term "soldier's heart." Since such time it has taken a number of names, "Shell Shock" and "Battle Fatigue." It wasn't until 1980 that it became recognized as PTSD: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Although first addressed within the military, it has become worldly recognized amongst women, men, and children. Studies have documented that 8 in every 100 women will experience PTSD, with children under the age of 18 at the same percentage as men; 4 in every 100 suffer from some form of trauma, which later in life takes on symptoms recognized under PTSD.
Symptoms of PTSD have been documented to take identifiable character within 3 months of a traumatic event, however it has been suggested it it can sometimes emerge even later, which can interfere with aspects of every day life, such as relationships, and work. if PTSD is treated correctly, some individuals can recover within 6 months, others may have symptoms for up to a year or longer. Those of whom suffer from long term PTSD, often have reoccurring conditions, such as depression, substance abuse, or 1 or more anxiety disorders.
It has been written, " to meet the criteria for PTSD, a person must have symptoms for longer then 1 month, and be severe enough." also written, "After a dangerous event, it is normal to have some symptoms," of which an example is that individuals may feel detached from the experience as though they're observing things rather than experiencing them. Statements read, "A mental health professional who has experience helping individuals with PTSD, such as a psychiatrist, psychologist, or clinical social worker, can determine whether symptoms meet the criteria for PTSD." It is, as well, stated by professionals, "To be diagnosed with PTSD, an adult must have all the following symptoms for at least 1 month.
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at least 1 re-experiencing symptom
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at least 1 avoidance symptom
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at least 2 arousal and reactivity symptoms
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at least 2 cognition and mood symptoms.
About Psychosis
Psychosis was introduced in 1841. The term within a psychiatric literature was also in concept synonymously with the term psychic neurosis. It was initially used as a reference to all diseases of the nervous system. In 1845 psychosis became an employed credible term of it's own. Through the decades, psychosis became the brake down of many psychological disorders in in to parts. In 1980 the concept of psychosis was almost completely disclaimed. Onward from 1989 psychosis was limited to it's adjective " Psychotic". In 1994, psychosis was the dominate disorder of all psychiatric disorders.
Psychosis is a condition that affects the way a person perceives and interprets reality.
Some symptoms include:
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difficulty concentrating, or brain fog.
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depressed mood, or anxiety.
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sleeping to much, or not enough.
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suspiciousness, or paranoia.
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withdraw from family and friends.
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delusions, where a person believes that are not true.
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hallucinations, where a person hears, or see's things that are not there.
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disorganization behavior, or speech.
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negative symptoms such as, lack of emotion, interest, or motivation.
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negative person hygiene.