What is traumatic mental disorder?
Jan 23, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Introduction
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) generally refers to a mental disorder triggered by experiencing or witnessing a severe traumatic event. PTSD is a persistent psychological condition that develops after exposure to an extremely distressing traumatic experience. Such events include, but are not limited to, war, natural disasters, serious accidents, sexual assault, and violent incidents.
Traumatic mental disorders generally refer to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). PTSD is a mental health condition that develops after exposure to a severe traumatic event. The following is a detailed analysis:
Post-traumatic stress disorder is a persistent psychological condition triggered by an individual experiencing an extremely traumatic event. Such events include, but are not limited to, war, natural disasters, serious accidents, sexual assault, and violent incidents—experiences that may have profound and lasting effects on an individual's psychological and emotional well-being. Core symptoms of this disorder include intrusive re-experiencing of the traumatic event through distressing memories, which may manifest as nightmares, flashbacks, or intense emotional reactions. Individuals may feel overwhelmed and actively avoid stimuli associated with the trauma, including suppressing thoughts or emotions related to the event. In addition to these avoidance behaviors, individuals with PTSD may also exhibit persistent negative emotional states such as anger, fear, and depression. Patients are advised to actively cooperate with doctors in psychological therapy and may also take antidepressant medications such as fluoxetine hydrochloride tablets, sertraline hydrochloride tablets, or oxazepam tablets as prescribed.
In daily life, it is important to maintain a positive mood and avoid negative emotions such as anxiety and depression. Adequate rest should be ensured, and excessive fatigue should be avoided.
