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Distress and upsetting feelings afterward are normal and often go away with time. However, if months later memories and feelings from the trauma are still interfering with daily life, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may have set in. Fortunately, there are effective therapies available to help reduce the hold of memories, flashbacks, and feelings of anxiety. The memories don’t have to disrupt your life and relationships.
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Five things you should know about PTSD
Researchers estimate that at least 50% of us will witness or experience a traumatic event at some point in our lives
Women tend to experience PTSD more frequently than men
PTSD can develop at any age, including childhood, but the average age of onset is 23 (National Institute of Mental Health, NIMH)
It is common for other conditions to be present with PTSD, such as depression or substance abuse problems
Approximately 7.7 million American adults age 18 and older, or about 3.5% of people in this age group in a given year, have PTSD (NIMH)
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