PTSD

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PTSD 
Post-traumatic stress disorder 
Sara Dueñas
English 6
UPTC
It is natural to feel fear during and after a traumatic situation; however, these feelings fade over time. If a person continues to experience these symptoms, we may be facing PTSD.
What is PTSD?
Who develops PTSD?
ANYONE 
6 of every 100 people 
Women
Symptoms
Usually begin within 3 months of the traumatic event
Must have for longer than 1 month
Must be severe enough to interfere with aspects of daily life
Re-experiencing symptoms
Flashbacks
Racing heart or sweating
Recurring memories or dreams related to the event
Distressing thoughts
Physical signs of stress
Avoidance symptoms
Staying away from places, events, or objects that are reminders of the experience
Avoiding thoughts or feelings related to the traumatic event
Arousal and reactivity symptoms
Being easily startled
Feeling tense, on guard, or on edge
Having difficulty concentrating
Having difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
Feeling irritable and having angry or aggressive outbursts
Engaging in risky, reckless, or destructive behavior
How is PTSD treated?
Psychotherapy
Medications
SSRIs
Thanks!
Jim is a 42-year-old man who, in the summer of '83 while being in the Galapagos Islands, witnessed a hurricane that left thousands injured and several dead, including his father.
Currently, his mother brings him to the consultation because Jim has become "obsessed with his work."
During the interview, Jim reports that he needs to fill his entire week with various obligations to keep his mind occupied, otherwise, he experiences unwanted intrusive thoughts and images.
When asked about his sleep, he mentions having increasingly distressing nightmares that cause him to lose several hours of sleep each night and wake up violently.
The doctor asks Jim to close his eyes and sit comfortably in his chair. She then instructs him to recall the event and tell her every detail. At that moment, Jim begins to tremble, his heart races, and unknowingly, he emits small sounds of distress and even sheds some tears
Could this be a case of PTSD?
What additional information would be needed to confirm it?