PTSD

American  

[pee-tee-es-dee] / ˈpiˈtiˈɛsˈdi /

abbreviation

1. post-traumatic stress disorder: a mental disorder occurring after an extremely distressing, stressful, or frightening event and characterized by symptoms such as reliving the event, avoidance of anything that is a reminder of the event, withdrawal from social interactions or previous activities, and an increase in feelings of anxiety, anger, sadness, shame, or guilt.

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PTSD British  

abbreviation

1. post-traumatic stress disorder

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Example Sentences

During research for a book on my own PTSD, I remember a conversation with one of Britain's most eminent experts in the field, Prof Simon Wessely, former president of the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

From BBC

Simon Jones, head of policy and campaigns at Mind Cymru, said the charity's research had found many men reported experiencing a birth-related mental health condition, with 9% diagnosed with PTSD.

From BBC

Conversing with the chatbots felt so real, he said, that some of his classmates felt “PTSD” from their pre-M.B.A. careers in consulting, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Flynn’s not around, but Jack Patten is, playing the legendary outlaw in the new 10-part “Robin Hood” with a grave demeanor and a passel of Merry Men who seem to have PTSD.

From The Wall Street Journal

Mr Saddiq told BBC Radio's Good Morning Scotland programme: "Following my assault I suffered severe mental health issues, I was diagnosed with PTSD, I had stress, anxiety, sleep disturbances, constant flashbacks for many years."

From BBC