ptsd

Meanings

• Noun

  A psychiatric disorder that can occur in individuals who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event. It is characterized by symptoms such as intrusive thoughts, flashbacks, and avoidance of stimuli related to the trauma.

  - "She was diagnosed with PTSD after the car accident."
  - "The veteran suffered from PTSD after serving in the war."

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Variants

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PTSD

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Etymology

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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. The term was first coined in the late 19th century to describe 'railway spine injury,' a condition believed to be caused by the jolting of trains. However, it was not until the late 20th century that PTSD was recognized as a distinct mental health condition.

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Trivia

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1. PTSD affects approximately 6% of men and 10% of women in the United States at some point in their lives.

2. PTSD was first recognized as a distinct mental health condition in the late 20th century.

3. The term 'PTSD' was first used in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) in 1980.

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Related Concepts

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1. Anxiety Disorders: PTSD is classified as an anxiety disorder and shares some symptoms with other anxiety disorders such as panic disorder and generalized anxiety disorder.

2. Trauma: PTSD is a reaction to a traumatic event, which can include physical or emotional harm, or the threat of such harm.

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Culture

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PTSD has been the subject of numerous works of literature, art, and music. For instance, in the novel 'The Bell Jar,' Sylvia Plath explores the theme of PTSD through the protagonist's experience of mental illness. In music, artists such as Eminem and Lady Gaga have addressed PTSD in their songs.

How to Memorize "ptsd"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person experiencing a traumatic event, such as a car accident or a natural disaster. Visualize the person's reactions, such as fear, shock, and disbelief. Remember the symptoms of PTSD, such as intrusive thoughts and flashbacks.

2. associate
   

   - Associate PTSD with the image of a soldier returning from war, or a survivor of a traumatic event. Remember that PTSD is a reaction to a traumatic event and is characterized by symptoms such as intrusive thoughts and avoidance of stimuli related to the trauma.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'FREAK' to remember the symptoms of PTSD: Fear, Reactivity, Emotional numbness, Avoidance, and Keyed hyperarousal.

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