What Is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder?
7. Complications
Post-traumatic stress disorder can also cause complications in addition to the symptoms already mentioned. These include damage to the patient’s social life, and some will experience severe disruptions in their family life. The patient may also find that their careers suffer as their performance and professional relationships suffer.
The condition will also cause some patients to develop eating disorders, which can also affect their physical health. The patient may also turn to drugs and/or alcohol to help them cope and this can also make things worse for them in the long term. Some patients with post-traumatic stress disorder will ultimately end up taking their own life.
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