7 Facts You Need to Know About PTSD

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PTSD is More Common Than You Think

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Symptoms Can Appear Months Later

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Flashbacks and Nightmares

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Emotional Numbness

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Hypervigilance

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PTSD Can Affect Anyone

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Treatment is Available

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7 Facts You Need to Know About PTSD

Did you know?

PTSD can develop not only in war veterans but in anyone after a traumatic event.

PTSD is More Common Than You Think

Nearly 8% of people experience PTSD at some point in their lives.

Symptoms Can Appear Months Later

PTSD symptoms might not surface until months or even years after the traumatic event.

Flashbacks and Nightmares

Re-living the traumatic event through flashbacks or nightmares is a key symptom of PTSD.

Emotional Numbness

PTSD can cause emotional numbness, making it hard for individuals to connect with others.

Hypervigilance

PTSD sufferers often feel constantly on edge, scanning for danger—this is known as hypervigilance.

PTSD Can Affect Anyone

PTSD doesn’t discriminate—it can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, or background.

Treatment is Available

Therapy, medication, and support systems are effective ways to manage and treat PTSD.

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