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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, is a psychological disorder in which a person has difficulty recovering after being involved in or witnessing a traumatic event or events. The condition can last for a long period of time and certain memories can trigger an intense emotional and/or physical reaction.

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Symptoms can vary but the most common include nightmares, anxiety, flashbacks, anxiety, depression, irritability, self destructive behavior, overwhelming feelings of grief and guilt, heightened awareness or fear of potential danger, etc. Also common are loss of pleasure in activities and social isolation.

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Treatments can be very beneficial to someone living with mild to severe PTSD. Therapists can be a positive and influential treatment. They can help with moving on from the trauma and teach healthy coping habits. They can also refer people to psychiatrists who can prescribe antipsychotic and antidepressant drugs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy can also be very beneficial.

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Common yet terrible causes for PTSD can include being involved in a serious accident, being a victim of physical, sexual, or verbal abuse either in childhood or from a relationship, serious health problems, loss of child or children, etc. Veterans from wars commonly develop PTSD.

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Abnormal psychology refers to the science of identifying and treating psychological disorders. PTSD falls in the abnormal psychology area because the part of the brain that handles emotion is damaged. It can develop into other similar disorders like anxiety and can be damaging to the body.