Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (Noun)
Meaning
An anxiety disorder associated with serious traumatic events and characterized by such symptoms as survivor guilt, reliving the trauma in dreams, numbness and lack of involvement with reality, or recurrent thoughts and images.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- War veterans often struggle with posttraumatic stress disorder after witnessing traumatic events during combat.
- The mental health professionals at the clinic specialized in treating patients with posttraumatic stress disorder.
- A major symptom of posttraumatic stress disorder is the recurring nightmares that can disrupt daily life.
- People who have experienced natural disasters are also at risk of developing posttraumatic stress disorder.
- Studies have shown that therapy and counseling can be effective in managing the symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder.