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Mental Health Symptoms
After a traumatic event it's normal to experience anxiety or nightmares, and these usually go away within a few weeks. However, some individuals experience lasting psychological problems, resulting in depression and anxiety.
A relatively small percentage will develop PTSD. Symptoms can include being constantly anxious, being unable to relax, vividly re-experiencing a traumatic event and avoiding anything that might trigger distressing memories or feelings.
Post-traumatic mental conditions can lead to problems in relationships and at work, which may be related to irritability, anger and substance misuse, particularly alcohol.
While some symptoms, such as nightmares, are normal in the weeks following a traumatic event, symptoms that last for longer can indicate a problem.
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Mental Health Symptoms
