post-traumatic
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of post-traumatic
Example Sentences
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"He gives me a life," says Maria Johal, who has spent most of her life suffering from panic attacks after she developed post-traumatic stress disorder from childhood neglect.
From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026
He has acknowledged being a frequent trash-talker online and a poor romantic partner when he suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder after returning from combat tours, a time that coincided with when he dated Fifield.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
Many things mark Kenneth as different, including a halting manner of speaking that sometimes seems like neurodiversity and other times like post-traumatic shock.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
Some local residents have long pressed leaders to act, saying that intrusive noise could worsen post-traumatic stress disorder and other ailments.
From Salon • Apr. 27, 2026
You talk about Vietnam, and there was this whole history of post-traumatic stress syndrome, and I think that’s what we’re seeing now.
From "Our America: Life and Death on the South Side of Chicago" by LeAlan Jones
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