What is PTSD?

What is PTSD? Thanks for asking! This mental health condition may be invisible, but it ruins the lives of those who suffer from it. Post-traumatic stress disorder can come on following a number of events. These can include witnessing or being a victim of violence. It could also be a natural disaster or act of terrorism for example. We all experience traumatic events at some point in our lives, which take time to recover from. But with PTSD sufferers, the intense and disturbing thoughts last much longer and can interfere with their daily lives. What are the main signs of PTSD? Is there any way to get around PTSD? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: Who are Abba? What is healthwashing? What is the Big Quit? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices