Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a chronic stress reaction characterized by experiences and behaviors that may include intrusive and painful memories of the stressor event, jumpiness, persistent negative emotional states, detachment from others, angry outbursts, and avoidance of reminders of the event.

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  Stress, Lifestyle, and Health – Introduction to Psychology

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• PTSD concept