We're all at risk of developing PTSD from the coronavirus pandemic. Have you been feeling off? Tired? Numb? You could be experiencing the first symptoms of the disorder.
Ariel, who was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder three years ago, is one of many women across the country currently facing a. “I've relied on in-person interaction to fight off that anxiety,” she explains. “Now that we are under quarantine, my usual ways of fighting my trauma are gone. This is on top of the fact I am afraid of going out in public because I don't want to be attacked.
While no one experiences the disorder in exactly the same way, there are certain signs to look out for. “PTSD is a set of symptoms that result from trauma and can greatly impact functioning and create distress,” says, a psychotherapist in Washington D.C. These symptoms include: “anxiety, flashbacks, trouble sleeping, nightmares, lack of concentration, negative thoughts, and feeling easily startled.
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