Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Research Pick #3

PTSD

PTSD is interesting to me because I have close friends who suffer from this disorder. This disorder is sometimes looked past because some do not want to admit that they suffer from it or don't realize that they actually do. PTSD can have serious side effects, such as, night terrors, mood swings and self-destructive behavior that could include the use of drugs and alcohol. PTSD is sometimes dealt with through counseling and other times, depending on the severity, prescription drugs. PTSD is some times unclear to people who have not had to experience it or know someone who is dealing with it, but it is a true disorder that affects thousands of people in different circumstances every year. So the question is pretty basic, what exactly is PTSD?

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