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Post-traumatic stress growth (PTSG) is a mental health awakening following a terrifying life event. This may or may not succeed PTSD (Post-traumatic stress disorder).

Features may include ascending to bad & boujee status, radiating soulful beauty & confidence, wokeness and spiritual flow.

Disclaimer - PTSG does not improve an individuals ability in physical activities such as bowling.
Wow, Jemina has leveled up so hard that she is just 100x above & out of her ex's league! It must be that PTSG.
PTSG by The Real Tara Brach December 15, 2021
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Man you seen Bri today? She put that shit onn!
“She always ptso, she lit asf
ptso by @brii.kaaash._ August 16, 2021
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Post-traumatic stress disorder (sometimes called PTSD) is a form of anxiety disorder. Some people develop this condition after they have experienced a traumatic event. This event might be a serious accident, physical or sexual assault, war or torture, or a natural disaster such as a bushfire or a flood. Strong reactions such as fear, horror, anger, sadness and hopelessness are natural after events like these, of course. In most cases, these feelings will pass after the normal working-through of emotions and talking things over in your own time with family, friends or colleagues.
Post-traumatic stress disorder is identified by three main groups of symptoms:

Flashbacks of the traumatic event through intrusive memories or nightmares. As well as strong emotions, there may be physical symptoms such as sweating, heart palpitations or panic attacks.

Feeling emotionally numb and avoiding situations that are reminders of the trauma. Avoiding possible reminders of the trauma can cause someone to lose interest in day-to-day activities and become detached from friends and family. Some people experience ‘dissociation’ – a feeling of watching from a distance as events unfold.

Feeling anxious and ‘jumpy’ for no reason. Heightened vigilance can mean the affected person is constantly on the lookout for danger, possibly leading to irritability and a lack of concentration.
The reason Jane constantly feels anxious and depressed is because she suffers from PTSD.
PTSD by NAME TAKEN AGAIN March 7, 2016
Stands for Parent-Teacher Student Association. A Parent-Teacher Student Association is a voluntary organization bringing together parents and teachers of pupils in a particular school or school district, usually for fund-raising, building parental involvement at school and other activities relating to the welfare of the school, rather than the progress of individual pupils.
Vince: My mom's gonna sign up for the PTSA.

Derk: Why?

Vince: Because she wants to get to know my teachers better and get involved in my school.

Derk: That sucks.
PTSA by Fahed December 9, 2008

Post Traumatic Shit Disorder (PTSD) 

A crippling panic which arises after taking a shit when you suddenly realize someone is waiting to use the toilet immediately after you and (a) you left a shit stain in the toilet that can't be removed and/or (b) you left a catastrophic stench that would choke a horse.
Person 1: Dude, I almost died at Sherry's house. I took a nasty shit which left a skid mark on the toilet, it wouldn't come off, and her hot sister was waiting for me to use it.

Person 2: Whoa, dude. That's a classic case of Post Traumatic Shit Disorder (PTSD)
The feeling after you fight a gay 100 stand using British vampire and lose half of your friends
Jotaro got PTSDIO after fighting DIO
ptsdio by Penis in the blender October 6, 2020

Marching Band PTSD 

Marching Band PTSD is when you have gained PTSD from Marching Band. It’s could be from messing up or dropping during a performance, or it can be a little thing like showing up late for practice. There is always a consequence for everything.
Me: I had a nightmare. I think it’s from my Marching Band PTSD.
Friend: What Happened?
Me: I was doing drill and I forgot my music.
Marching Band PTSD by TacoBellShit October 20, 2019