Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Signs and Symptoms

PTSD is a normal emotional and psychological response to trauma causing survivors to feel their lives have changed. A once safe and comfortable world may suddenly seem frightening and overwhelming.

If untreated, anxiety disorders can impair social, career, relationship, family and personal well-being. While best assessed by a professional, some of the most common indicators include:

• Intrusive memories
• Impaired sleep
• Chronic sadness
• Lethargy
• Feelings of guilt
• High emotional responses
• Anxiety
• Drug or alcohol abuse
• Isolation
• Hypervigilence

To learn more about treatment of this disease/disorder please see the Adult Services, Older Adult Services, and Child & Adolescent Services sections.