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PTSD, TRAUMA & RECOVERY, and EVERYDAY SURVIVAL...

What is Post Traumatic Stress?

• A normal reaction to an abnormal situation.

• Post traumatic stress can develop after exposure to a terrifying event or ordeal in which physical harm occurred or was threatened.

• Traumatic events include military combat, natural or man-made disasters, and violent personal assault including sexual assault or domestic violence.

• A survivor of violent trauma may have recurring intrusive thoughts or memories of the ordeal, panic attacks, sleep problems, and increased anxiety. A survivor may also become emotionally distant or numb, especially to people they were once close to.

• It is important to note that post traumatic stress can occur in the absence of a clinical diagnosis of PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder). The symptoms of post traumatic stress must be present for at least one month before a PTSD diagnosis will be considered; however, a survivor needs support before and after a diagnosis.

• A student with post traumatic stress may exhibit symptoms intermittently. This does not negate the student's need for ongoing support and help.

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Que es estrés postraumático?

Estrés postraumático es una reacción normal a una situación anormal. Puede empezar después de un evento horrible que resultó en un trauma físico o también si hubo una amenaza de trauma físico. Eventos traumáticos incluyen combate militar, desastres naturales o otros desastres, asaltos violentos, incluyendo agresión sexual o violencia domestica.

Un sobreviviente de un trauma violento puede tener memorias o pensamientos recurrentes del evento, ataques de pánico, insomnio, y ansiedad.  Un sobreviviente puede distanciarse emocionalmente, especialmente de persona cercanas.

Es muy importante saber que el estrés postraumático puede ocurrir sin un diagnosis de trastorno de estrés postraumático. Los síntomas de estrés postraumático tienen que estar presente al menos un mes ante del diagnosis. Sin embargo, un sobreviviente necesita apoyo antes y después del diagnosis.