Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Did Holden have post-traumatic stress disorder?

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric condition that can develop following any traumatic, catastrophic life experience. Recognition of this condition increased dramatically following the war in Viet Nam, when many returning U.S. veterans developed disturbing psychological symptoms and impaired functioning. More recently, the 9/11 tragedy, the Asian tsunami, the London bombings, and Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath have left thousands of people at risk for this potentially debilitating condition.


PTSD symptoms can develop weeks or months, or sometimes even years, following a catastrophic event. Along with survivors of natural disasters, wars, and acts of terrorism, people who have been the victims of violent crime or torture often develop symptoms of PTSD.
PTSD symptoms vary among individuals and also vary in severity from mild to disabling. PTSD Symptoms can include one or more of the following:


  • "flashbacks" about the traumatic event

  • feelings of estrangement or detachment

  • nightmares

  • sleep disturbances

  • impaired functioning

  • occupational instability

  • memory disturbances

  • family discord

  • parenting or marital difficulties

http://www.medicinenet.com/posttraumatic_stress_disorder/article.htm

1 comment:

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Laceeeyyy