Post-traumatic stress disorder

Definition: An anxiety disorder that develops in reaction to physical injury or severe mental or emotional distress, such as military combat, violent assault, natural disaster, or other life-threatening events. Having cancer may also lead to post-traumatic stress disorder. Symptoms interfere with day-to-day living and include reliving the event in nightmares or flashbacks; avoiding people, places, and things connected to the event; feeling alone and losing interest in daily activities; and having trouble concentrating and sleeping.

Synonyms (terms occurring on more labels are shown first): PTSD, posttraumatic stress disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, post traumatic stress disorder

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