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Types of Ptsd

Acute Stress Disorder
Acute Stress Disorder

Acute stress disorder, or ASD, was introduced into the DSM-IV in 1994. In DSM-5 (2013), ASD was reclassified in the Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders (1). A diagnosis of ASD has been integral in helping facilitate access to health care after trauma exposure. Debate continues regarding ASD as a predictor of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD; 2).

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Avoidance
Avoidance

Avoidance is a common reaction to trauma. It is natural to want to avoid thinking about or feeling emotions about a stressful event. But when avoidance is extreme, or when it’s the main way you cope, it can interfere with your emotional recovery and healing.

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Comorbid PTSD
Comorbid PTSD

Treatment of PTSD and Comorbid Disorders 607 existing approaches already found effective for each separate disorder. Some studies address models that, designed for only one diagnosis, also showed impact on comorbid conditions. Overall, this research area is at an early stage in both the psychosocial and pharmacotherapy areas.

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Complex PTSD
Complex PTSD

Another name sometimes used to describe the cluster of symptoms referred to as Complex PTSD is Disorders of Extreme Stress Not Otherwise Specified (DESNOS)(2). A work group has also proposed a diagnosis of Developmental Trauma Disorder (DTD) for children and adolescents who experience chronic traumatic events (3).

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Hyperarousal
Hyperarousal

Hyperarousal is often the first sign of PTSD, and it’s directly linked to activation of the sympathetic nervous system. The most common symptom is the inability to sleep.

Negative Thoughts and Beliefs
Negative Thoughts and Beliefs

The four categories of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms are re-experiencing, avoidance, negative changes in thoughts and beliefs and hyperarousal (feeling keyed up). I’ve talked about the first two categories already and, so, today I want to discuss the changes in thoughts and beliefs associated with combat PTSD.

Normal Stress Response
Normal Stress Response

The struggle with PTSD is much more intense than with a normal stress response; however, it can be resolved through caring and careful treatment. A variety of therapies, such as trauma-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy can be beneficial in helping the individual understand the symptoms of PTSD and learn to manage them, leading to a more positive future.

Re-Experiencing
Re-Experiencing

PTSD Re-Experiencing Symptoms These symptoms are often the most problematic for most of post traumatic stress disorder sufferers. This is seen a lot in war veterans.

Uncomplicated PTSD
Uncomplicated PTSD

Uncomplicated PTSD. Uncomplicated PTSD involves persistent reexperiencing of the traumatic event, avoidance of stimuli associated with the trauma, emotional numbing, and symptoms of increased arousal. It may respond to group, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, pharmacological, or combination approaches.

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