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PTSD
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abbreviation for
- post-traumatic stress disorder: a mental disorder occurring after an extremely distressing, stressful, or frightening event and characterized by symptoms such as reliving the event, avoidance of anything that is a reminder of the event, withdrawal from social interactions or previous activities, and an increase in feelings of anxiety, anger, sadness, shame, or guilt.
PTSD
abbreviation for
- post-traumatic stress disorder
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That officer fretting about his “stance,” we learn, is plagued by PTSD that cripples him both on the job and at home.
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Although Korra looks at PTSD and assault with supernatural grandiosity, fans were quick to pick up on it in some forums.
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She had only heard of post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, in passing.
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In his new book Acid Test, author Tom Shroder tells the story of Nick, a veteran haunted by PTSD.
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In FDA sanctioned studies using MDMA-assisted therapy to treat veterans with PTSD, the success rate has been astounding.
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