POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS AWARENESS
Reliving unwanted memories of the trauma , sometimes while asleep ; Avoiding reminders of the trauma , which can lead to isolation ; Negative changes in a person ’ s thoughts , emotions , or beliefs ; and Heightened feelings of anxiety , such as being easily startled , feeling hypervigilant , or having trouble concentrating . unpleasant emotions can linger for months , years , or decades . If you or someone you know has symptoms that last more than six months , or interfere with everyday life , you should seek professional help to determine if PTSD is present and to receive care if necessary . Common PTSD symptoms can include : The United States Senate designated June 27 as National PTSD Awareness Day and The National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder has designated June as PTSD Awareness Month . It can be normal for people to have upsetting memories , stress reactions , or trouble sleeping after traumatic events . We often hear of PTSD as a disorder that can occur after someone is in combat , but it can also occur after a natural disaster , a car accident , a sexual assault , or some other event that an individual experiences traumatically , such as the death of a loved one . Most people start to feel better after a few weeks or months . However , for some , upsetting memories , distressing thoughts , and
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