PTSD

[ pee-tee-es-dee ]

abbreviation for

1. 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

1. post-traumatic stress disorder

Example Sentences

The Bohm Law Group said in its statement that the “mounting stress caused by the increased workload, lack of support, and mismanaged corpses began to trigger Ridge’s undiagnosed PTSD.”

From Los Angeles Times

In September 2024, Mr Thompson was officially diagnosed as having PTSD.

From BBC

It was originally a medication for epilepsy, and they found that it has applications for PTSD.

From Los Angeles Times

It can be caused by car crashes, violent assaults, health problems and conflict, which is what caused military veteran Phil Jones's PTSD.

From BBC

He also recounts his May 2 arrest and says he “continues to suffer psychologically and emotionally” and has been diagnosed with PTSD.

From Los Angeles Times