What Is PTSD?
2. Causes
As mentioned, PTSD is something that tends to affect people that have undergone traumatic events in their lives. There are some other factors that can contribute to the condition, however. One of these is an inherited vulnerability to some mental health conditions, such as depression and anxiety.
People that have certain personalities or temperaments are also more or less likely to develop PTSD. People that are naturally nervous, for example, might be more prone to developing the condition after events that other people will cope with better. How the individual’s brain and body responds to stress is another potential factor in who develops the condition.
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