Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
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Signs and Symptoms of Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
All Signs & Symptoms of Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Here are the top symptoms or behaviors listed by parents of kids diagnosed with Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD):
| Symptom | Frequency | Number of mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Anxiety | Often | 6 mentions |
| Angry behavior | Often | 5 mentions |
| Mood swings | Often | 3 mentions |
| Nightmares | Often | 3 mentions |
| Defiant behavior | Often | 2 mentions |
| Panic attacks | Often | 2 mentions |
| Being irritable | Sometimes | 1 mention |
| Constant worry | Sometimes | 1 mention |
| Crying | Sometimes | 1 mention |
| Depression | Sometimes | 1 mention |
When do symptoms start?
How to read this chart
Anxiety
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Angry behavior
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Mood swings
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Change in symptoms of Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)*
What happens to common Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms over time?
| Symptom | Worse | A Little Worse | Stayed About the Same | A Little Better | Better | Completely Resolved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anxiety | 0% | 0% | 0% | 50% | 50% | 0% |
| Angry behavior | 0% | 20% | 0% | 60% | 20% | 0% |
| Mood swings | 0% | 0% | 0% | 66.7% | 33.3% | 0% |
| Nightmares | 0% | 0% | 0% | 33.3% | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| Defiant behavior | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Panic attacks | 0% | 50% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 50% |
| Being irritable | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Constant worry | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Crying | 0% | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Depression | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Conditions with similar symptoms to Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Parents also mention the behaviors, signs, and symptoms associated with Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) when they describe these conditions:
Anxiety
Symptom Frequency Number of mentions Nervousness Often 49 mentions Panic attacks Often 42 mentions Unusual fears or phobias Often 31 mentions Shyness or social anxiety Often 26 mentions Frequent crying Sometimes 25 mentions Angry behavior Sometimes 16 mentions Separation anxiety Sometimes 15 mentions Constant worry Sometimes 14 mentions Anxiety in social situations Sometimes 11 mentions Fidgeting Sometimes 11 mentions Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Symptom Frequency Number of mentions Hyperactivity Often 114 mentions Angry behavior Often 37 mentions Difficulty paying attention Sometimes 26 mentions Fidgeting Sometimes 26 mentions Impulsiveness Sometimes 25 mentions Short attention span Sometimes 23 mentions Forgetfulness Sometimes 21 mentions Difficulty focusing or concentrating Sometimes 20 mentions Talkativeness Sometimes 20 mentions Difficulty focusing in school Sometimes 18 mentions Autism
Symptom Frequency Number of mentions Not making eye contact Often 70 mentions Delayed speech or language development Often 52 mentions Non-verbal (not able to use words) Often 52 mentions Sensitivity to sound (hyperacusis) Often 43 mentions Repetitive movement or behavior Sometimes 38 mentions Not talking Sometimes 37 mentions Limited (or lack of) social skills Sometimes 27 mentions Developmental delays (behind on expected milestones) Sometimes 23 mentions Lack of social skills Sometimes 20 mentions Rocking body back and forth Sometimes 19 mentions
Care of Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Less common responses for Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
| Treatment | Rating | Discussion |
|---|---|---|
| 1Behavioral therapy | Very Positive4.5 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 2Medication (general) | Positive4 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 3Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) | Positive4 of 5 | Read 1 comments |
| 4Play therapy | Positive3.5 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 5Therapy / Counseling | Neutral2.6 of 5 | Read 2 comments |
Discussion of Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
What was your approach to Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? What were the results?
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