Definition: Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a serious psychological condition caused by exposure to extremely disturbing situations such as abuse, assault, accident, disaster, or crisis such as an act of war. Post traumatic stress disorder may last for years and can cause severe anxiety, flashbacks, depression, and fearfulness. People who have post traumatic stress disorder may re-experience feelings or strong visual, auditory, and tactile memories of events.
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People who have experienced severe trauma may develop post traumatic stress disorder.
