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Masked Symptoms
Unfortunately, it is common for those with PTSD to avoid
treatment. Also, it is common for those who do seek treatment
to be misdiagnosed. Because It often occurs at the same time
as other physiological and mental health disorders, Its symptoms may be masked or difficult to identify. Examples of
common co-occurring conditions are depression, substance
use/dependence and bipolar disorder. Trauma survivors may also
experience headaches, chest pain, digestive or gynecological
problems as well. However, there is a growing number of
clinicians who are skilled at recognizing it and still
others who are specializing in treatment of traumatic stress
disorders. If you think you might have it you should seek
professional help for a thorough physical and mental health
assessment
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Most
Prevalent Group of Psychiatric Disorders
Anxiety disorders are most often characterized as
having an element of fearfulness involved. According to
Dr. Steve Dager, University of Washington associate
professor of psychiatry & behavioral sciences at
Harborview Medical Center, these disorders come about as a
kind of impairment or over reactivity of the normal
“flight or fight” response.
Although these disorders are amenable to treatment, the
majority of sufferers do not receive appropriate care.
Most often, people with anxiety disorders will seek relief
from the physical symptoms, such as rapid heart rate,
respiratory distress or nausea & may not be aware or
may not want to admit that there are emotional causes for
the symptoms.
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