Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Post traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is a common anxiety disorder that occurs following a psychologically traumatic experience. Such experiences include: car accidents, war experiences, natural disasters, and medical malpractice. Frequently, sufferers of PTSD are plagued with symptoms for the remainder of their life.
If you or someone you know is suffering from PTSD because of another party’s negligence, you may be entitled compensation for your emotional distress. Contact the Pennsylvania personal injury lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 610-667-7511 to discuss your legal options.
Symptoms
Symptoms of PTSD vary from person to person, but typically involve the sufferer re-experiencing the trauma by means of flashbacks or nightmares. Additional symptoms can include:
- Insomnia
- Increased or decreased libido
- Anger problems
- Depression
- Guilt
- Anxiety
- Panic attacks
- Nausea
- Emotional numbness
- Avoidance of certain people or places
- Memory problems
Formally, in order to be diagnosed with PTSD, symptoms must last more than a month and cause significant impairment in social and/or occupational obligations.
Treatment
Typically, PTSD is treated with extensive therapy. Oftentimes, it helps if the victim’s loved ones attend family counseling, as well. Recovering from PTSD is a long process that often takes many years. Occasionally, doctors may prescribe anti-depressants or anti-anxiety medications to lessen symptoms.
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If you have experienced trauma because of another party’s negligence, and you are still suffering from emotional distress related to the event, you may be entitled recompense. Contact the Pennsylvania personal injury lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C.at 610-667-7511 to discuss your legal options.