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how is post-traumatic stress disorder treated

how is post-traumatic stress disorder treated Suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder is not aweakness. The person
needs support and understanding and not to be told ‘to snap out of it’.
Avoiding discussion about the traumatic event is unhelpful. Encourage
the person to talk about it. Avoiding situations that might trigger
memories of the trauma helps to maintain the fears and distress.With professional help, support and encourage the person to face these situations
gradually. If severe depression is present be aware of the risk of self-harm
and inform the person’s doctor. Also, discourage the person from using
alcohol or cigarettes to cope with anxiety.

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