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.
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.
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Noun. Singular/plural. A canine of "Pit Bull" origin or pedigree. "Pitsen type dogs" include, but are not limited to; American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, American Bully, American Bull dog, American Bull Terrier.
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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.
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The 115 degree temperature, excessive coffee and laughing lead to pitting out, after which I entered a Chipotle and my pitstains were turned into pitsicles. After leaving the Chipotle, which was maintained at an arctic 34 degrees, my pitsicles were once again pitstains.
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Reference to Kevin Pitsnogle of the WVU mens basketball team, having come from the ashes to help raise the Mounties to a Elite eight appearance.
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