493 Chapter 7: PTSD Examples

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Example:
A veteran has recurring nightmares and flashbacks of combat scenes whenever he hears loud noises.

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Criterion B – Intrusion Symptoms

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Example:
A survivor feels deep guilt for surviving when others did not and believes “the world is completely unsafe.”

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Criterion D – Negative Alterations in Cognition and Mood

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Example:
A survivor’s anxiety and nightmares have persisted for several months, interfering with their ability to work or maintain relationships.

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Other Criterion – Duration, Distress, and Functional Impact (Criteria F or G)

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Example:
A soldier experiences an IED explosion during deployment and witnesses fellow soldiers being injured.

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Criterion A – Exposure to Trauma

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Example:
A person startles easily, has angry outbursts, and finds it difficult to sleep after a home invasion.

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Criterion E – Alterations in Arousal and Reactivity (Startle)

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Example:
A car accident survivor refuses to drive or ride in cars and avoids conversations about the crash.

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Criterion C – Avoidance