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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

The key facts about PTSD

You may develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) if you have an experience, or experiences, that you find traumatic.

The development of PTSD depends on different factors. These can include things such as any history of mental illness, the severity and type of trauma, and how you experience it.

PTSD is more likely if you did not expect the trauma, it is long-lasting, and out of your control. Also, if you think there is a threat to your life.

Not everyone who experiences trauma will develop PTSD.

There are different common symptoms that affect your emotions and the way you behave. You do not need to have all of them to be diagnosed with PTSD.

Treatments for PTSD include talking therapy and medication.

Treatment can help you to recover fully from PTSD or manage the symptoms better.

Complex PTSD is a more severe form of PTSD.

What is PTSD? >

When I was 18, my PTSD was triggered by a near-fatal traumatic industrial incident. It’s gotten better over the years but you never get over such trauma. I have a great relationship with my GP and psychiatrist.