Residual Symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

When someone experiences a Post Traumatic Stress Disorder episode there are residual symptoms. Residual symptoms are different from PTSD symptoms. These begin immediately after the episode subsides. And, these residual effects last for another 24 to 48 hours. The most common symptoms induced are physical pain, dissociation, and disorientation. PTSD physical pain and residual symptoms are intense. Because your loved one has had PTSD take over, certain things happen to their mind and body. During a PTSD episode the sufferer is involuntarily mentally checked out. It’s like someone took over their body and mind, pushed them deep down inside themselves, and is driving the vehicle. This proves difficult for you because you still see the same person as your mother or husband, etc. They are also experiencing involuntary muscle activity throughout their entire body. Due to their brain activity getting “stuck” on over-drive both their nervous system and body is operating on all cylinders for a long period of time. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Disassociation  Although dissociation is a predominant symptom of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder the residual kind differs. Residual dissociation is described as less intense. But just because it’s not as excessive doesn’t mean it’s not agonizing. It’s similar to being in a daydream-like state. And it’s hard for the PTSD sufferer to communicate during these aftermath problems. They can&#...
Source: Psych Central - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Tags: Caregivers Family Personal Stories PTSD Stress Trauma complex post-traumatic stress disorder complex ptsd disorientation Dissociation Fight or Flight Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Psychological trauma Traumatic Events Source Type: news