PTSD

Question 1

when do symptoms develop?

Answer 1

can be months to years after event

Question 2

when is it considered acute and chronic?

Answer 2

acute within 3 months, chronic after 3 months

Question 3

biological basis for PTSD?

Answer 3

low cortisol
hippocampal atrophy
increased activity of amygdala (fear or stress response of amygdala)

Question 4

symptoms?

Answer 4

involuntary re experience (nightmares and flashbacks) 
avoidance 
hyper arousal 
emotional numbing and detachment 
dissociation

Question 5

management ?

Answer 5

CBT trauma focused

EMDR

Question 6

drugs ?

Answer 6

PM
Paroxetine
Mirtazipine