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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Related Conditions

Information on other disorders, problems, and conditions that commonly co-occur with PTSD.
  1. PTSD and Anxiety Disorders (8)
  2. PTSD and Mood Disorders (10)
  3. PTSD and Other Disorders (8)
  4. PTSD and Substance Use (9)

Constructive vs. Destructive Anger in PTSD

Anger is a common feeling among people with PTSD. Anger is a valid emotional experience, however, according to Seeking Safety (a treatment for PTSD and substance use), anger can be either constructive or destructive.

The Effect of PTSD on a Person's Life

The effect of PTSD can be far-reaching. People with a diagnosis of PTSD may experience a number of difficulties in their life, including mental health problems, physical health problems, and difficulties in relationships and at work. Learn more about the effect of PTSD in this article.

Symptoms of PTSD and Delinquency Among Boys

There is evidence that PTSD is associated with a wide range of maladaptive behaviors among adults; however, studies have also found that there may also be a relationship between symptoms of PTSD and delinquency among boys. Learn more about this connection.

Learning Difficulties in PTSD

Learn more about specific learning difficulties that people with PTSD may experience.

PTSD and Impulsive Behaviors

There is a strong connection between PTSD and impulsive behaviors, such as alcohol use, binging and purging, deliberate self-harm, and suicide. Learn more about the relationship between PTSD and various impulsive behaviors, as well as what you can do to cope with these behaviors, in this article.

Childhood Abuse, PTSD, and Self-Injury in Adolescents

Adolescents have been found to be at high risk for engaging in deliberate self-injury (for example, cutting or burning oneself). Learn more about how childhood abuse and the experience of PTSD symptoms may play a role in the development of self-injury.

Negative Effect of PTSD and Past PTSD on Your Life

Learn more about the effect of PTSD on a person's life in this article. In addition, learn how PTSD may continue to effect your life even after the symptoms of PTSD have been reduced.

The Relationship Between Anger and PTSD

Anger is a common symptom of PTSD. In fact, it is considered one of the hyperarousal symptoms of PTSD. Learn more about anger and aggressive behavior in PTSD, as well as ways of coping with anger if you have PTSD.

Sleep Problems When You Have PTSD

Learn more about the types and causes of sleep problems that people with PTSD often experience.

PTSD and Problems with Negative Emotions

People with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tend to experience frequent and intense negative emotions. This article provides an overview of different problems with negative emotions that people with PTSD often experience.

Deliberate Self-Harm and PTSD

Individuals with PTSD may be more likely to engage in deliberate self-harm behaviors, such as cutting or burning oneself. Learn about the connection between deliberate self-harm and PTSD.

The Consequences of Male Gender Role Stress

Learn what male gender role stress is, as well as its relevance for posttraumatic stress disorder.

Mental Health - Mental Health and PTSD

PTSD can greatly increase your risk for the development of other mental health problems. For example, people with PTSD often develop depression, other anxiety disorders, and substance use problems. What kind of mental health disorders or unhealthy behaviors have you developed as a result of your PTSD? In addition, what have you found to be...

Coping Skills for Reducing Your Self-Injury

Self-injury is defined as the deliberate and direct destruction or alteration of body tissue without suicidal intent, but resulting in injury severe enough for tissue damage to occur. PTSD and self-injury frequently co-occur. It is thought that people use self-injury as a way of managing and intense emotional experiences, such as shame,...

Self-Destructive Behaviors in PTSD

Learn more about the self-destructive behaviors that can occur among people with PTSD (posttraumatic stress disorder).

Effect of PTSD - Effect of PTSD on Your Life

The effect of PTSD can be far-reaching. People with a diagnosis of PTSD may experience a number of difficulties in their life, including mental health problems, physical health problems, and difficulties in relationships and at work. Share how PTSD has affected your life with other readers here.

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