Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Questions and Answers Already Passed
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How does PTSD manifest in children differently than in adults?
In children, PTSD may manifest through play that re-enacts the trauma, nightmares without
recognizable content, and increased clinginess or fear of being separa...
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
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How does PTSD manifest in children differently than in adults?
✔✔In children, PTSD may manifest through play that re-enacts the trauma, nightmares without
recognizable content, and increased clinginess or fear of being separated from caregivers.
What is dissociation in the context of PTSD?
✔✔Dissociation in PTSD refers to feeling detached from reality, where an individual may feel
disconnected from their thoughts, feelings, or surroundings, often as a response to overwhelming
trauma.
What is the significance of the "fight, flight, or freeze" response in PTSD?
✔✔The "fight, flight, or freeze" response is a survival mechanism that can become overly
activated in PTSD, leading to heightened stress responses even in non-threatening situations.
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, How might PTSD symptoms fluctuate over time?
✔✔PTSD symptoms can fluctuate with periods of intense distress triggered by reminders of the
trauma, interspersed with times of relative calm or avoidance.
What role does avoidance play in the maintenance of PTSD symptoms?
✔✔Avoidance prevents the processing and integration of the traumatic experience, maintaining
PTSD symptoms by preventing exposure to triggers and the necessary emotional work.
Why might someone with PTSD struggle with feelings of guilt or shame?
✔✔Individuals with PTSD may struggle with guilt or shame due to self-blame or the belief that
they could have done something to prevent the traumatic event, even when it's irrational.
How does PTSD impact an individual's ability to trust others?
✔✔PTSD can severely impact trust, making individuals feel unsafe or suspicious of others,
particularly if the trauma involved betrayal or harm from another person.
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