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

His attorneys called an expert who testified that Puig’s arduous journey from his home country caused PTSD.

From Los Angeles Times

He said he felt a duty to stand his ground, saying the policy would also impact people with a range of other disabilities, including those with conditions such as PTSD.

From BBC

My first play at my all-girls school was about David, a World War I vet who returned with PTSD.

From The Wall Street Journal

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