Posttraumatic stress disorder: Symptoms

How does post-traumatic stress disorder manifest itself? Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) occurs as a physical reaction after a traumatic experience such as a violent crime, a serious accident, or an act of war. Delayed symptoms Symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder usually do not appear immediately. Shock symptoms usually develop first during the emergency situation experienced: … Posttraumatic stress disorder: Symptoms