Warning Signs of PTSD

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that has lasting physical and emotional effects brought on by unresolved trauma. Although it affects people differently, there are common warning signs to be aware of.

Chapters:
0:00 What is PTSD
0:28 Avoidance
1:00 Being on edge
1:30 Negative thoughts and feelings
1:58 Retriggering trauma
2:30 Reach out to your healthcare provider

Resources:

The information in this video was accurate as of 5.19.2023 and is for information purposes only. Consult your local medical authority or your healthcare practitioner for advice.

If you liked the video hit like and subscribe for more!
#clevelandclinic #ptsd #posttraumaticstressdisorder #posttraumaticstress #warningsigns

[olly]

"There's no time limit on Trauma and healing isn't linear"
Well said!! Thank you.

My husband was murdered 51yrs ago. He was 23, I was 21yrs old. Back then there weren't ANY self help groups, barely even a diagnosis- called it 'shell shocked'...but they didn't even say that about me. I was told to "leave it in the past and just go on with my life"-- REALLY??? Shrinks don't always know how to help. Trust me!

[cbryce]

I still scream and jump when I hear loud noises, but the panic doesn't stay. Losing 50% of my hearing has really helped a lot.

[itsyourboyatk]

Sometimes I feel panic for no reason. Like something bad os about to happen.

[chrislancer]

I witnessed my brother being kidnapped and I can’t stop seeing the shine on the guns pointing at me in slow motion and to cope with it I became alcoholic

[Magician]

watching this because i'm having a really bad night. even though im not a veteran i took care of my sick mother for years before she died and was at her side for all of it. its been 5 years. through out the work day i had a lot of bad memories from it all. one technicallity i was obsessing over now i think triggered me hard. i just cried in a general way, no 1 thing directing my pain. now i lament my lack of emotional stability. i just dont want to be a burder, scare, or drive anyone away from me.

[trxpho._]

Being an outcast at 7th grade and seeing my grandfather's body last year affects me to this day

[luvfall]

I finally figured out that no matter were im at weather it be church my job there can be people for me that trigger my PTSD. I will stop talking to people sometimes and stop coming around until it subsides. Im in therapy and walk and do meditation to help and praying always seems to help.

[gamingbros]

I have been involved in a high speed car crash and life hasnt felt the same since.. i hope all of you are doiing well and i belive you can get better!

[darrellsomers]

I feel like I'm not worth much because a man should be able to take care of he's family I try to do what I can but I know its not enough shame and guilt eat you up I'm only still here because of my daughter my wife committed suicide and I'm all my daughter has

[robertklund]

I can relate to hearing my favorite tune where it retriggers the the event leading to the trauma.
In my case, rehearing the tune I listened to when I was driving down the Whitney Portal road after
backpacking Mt. Whitney causes a cascade of emotions. I was injured after work when I walked into an area
of construction and tripped and hit my head. Now I can't hike, do one pushup, throw a football, run, or ride a bike, and I have difficulty walking and can't climb stairs without something to hold onto, and lost my job.
Hearing that tune doesn't provide me with pleasant memories, but instead reminds me of my loss.
I need to use a cain to get around.
Need to adapt to a new life, one of coloring books and crossword puzzles.

[laurab]

While traumatic event was happening again, of someone else being abused, my brain wasn’t sure this time if was happening. I was anticipating it. And my senses became heightened and things felt unreal. It passed. The loud violent sounds of their tv meshed with the abuser hurting an older adult and brain couldn’t tell what wasn’t real and what was real.

[ValerieChase-or]

Even when I watch this video, I am having a flashback...and I'm always afraid of something might happen.

[BeaMazinArt]

I’m writing a character with ptsd and I want it to be as accurate as possible because the story is about overcoming various mental disorders

[laracroft]

How I help or treat my friend suffering from ptsd

[Draco_Malfoy]

So many things remind me of my old school, the reason for my PTSD. I thought I saw 2 students from my old school at my new one and I freaked out. I couldn’t focus at all that day and I was stressed AF. Anything reminds me of why I left and they keep contacting me to cause more drama

[NotXecutioner]

i was sa’d throughout my childhood and lately my brain always remembers the moments it happened and i feel scared disgusted and weak and i get urge to vomit and feel very i dont know vulnerable i thought i overcame all of that but is it possibe that i have ptsd now???

[dbaileyth]

I was very glad to obtain a bit of reassurance and self awareness to what I'm going through. Keep up the fantastic work💯🦾

[robertklund]

Sometimes a person may do the opposite of substance abuse and abruptly quit prescribed meds if they give up on life; which can have serious health consequences.

[ohcptnmycptnN]

A little black and white for my taste as far as examples, but overall very helpful video

[jeromesanders]

I SUFFER WITH PTSD 24/7 DAYS WK MONTHS YEARS ÀMEN AMEN AMEN