The Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) was coined after the Vietnam War when soldiers were experts with anxiety. And now, after the Chilean earthquake, force recovers. The Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a state of anxiety that comes after having lived a life threatening experience with eminent, or having witnessed another person is seriously injured or dies. Dr. Rodrigo Figueroa, a psychiatrist at UC Clinic, explains, "is characterized by re-experiencing the traumatic scene through nightmares or mental images." The person is constantly alert, irritable, startled, having trouble sleeping, chest tightness, nervousness and disinterest in things that usually attract him. There may be feelings of guilt and, above all, intended to avoid all reminders of the traumatic event.
This syndrome began to gain importance after the First World War. The soldiers who came home from combat suffering anxiety disorders and had flashbacks. But it was only after the Vietnam War in the 60's, that experts dubbed the Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Doctors explain that much of the time, the Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is confused with Acute Stress Disorder, a syndrome that develops before the second day after trauma and can last up to three months. Manifested as PTSD, but only when symptoms persist after three months, we talk about PTSD, so one must resort to a specialist. That is why Lina Penaranda, a psychologist at the international organization Doctors Without Borders, said that Chile still can not speak of diagnosed patients. It is estimated that between 10% and 20% of the population is susceptible to PTSD.
Dr. Graciela Rojas, of the Psychiatric Clinic of the University of Chile, and Dr. Rodrigo Figueroa, UC Clinic, agree that depression, alcohol dependence and drug or illicit drugs usually occur in very severe cases. The psychiatrist said that Figueroa has been a disaster after the consumption of alcohol increases, adding that those who have a tendency to abuse it or before a trauma, are more prone to fall into alcoholism. Dr. Carlos Ibanez, a psychiatrist at the University of Chile, emphasizes that "we must not self-medicate", referring to the abuse of tranquilizers has been seen in Chile in recent days.
The PDI psychologist Mary Betzabeth Muñoz called for calm and that "we are still at an early stage of the disorder and can be prevented." The way to do this is explained by Lina Peña: "We have to normalize conditions and express thoughts, feelings and thoughts with the people around. "
Women: The most risky.
The Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a state of anxiety that occurs after living an experience imminent risk to life, or having witnessed another person is seriously injured or dies. Dr. Rodrigo Figueroa, a psychiatrist at UC Clinic, explains, "is characterized by re-experiencing the traumatic scene through nightmares or mental images." The person is in permanent alert, irritable, startled, having trouble sleeping, chest tightness, nervousness and lack of interest shown by things that usually attract him. There may be feelings of guilt and, above all, intended to avoid all reminders of the traumatic event.
This syndrome began to gain importance after the First World War. The soldiers who came home from combat suffering anxiety disorders and had flashbacks. But it was only after the Vietnam War in the 60's, that experts dubbed the Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Doctors explain that much of the time, the Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is confused with Acute Stress Disorder, a syndrome that develops before the second day after trauma and can last up to three months. Manifested as PTSD, but only when symptoms persist after three months, we talk about PTSD, so one must resort to a specialist. That is why Lina Penaranda, a psychologist at the international organization Doctors Without Borders, said that Chile still can not speak of diagnosed patients. It is estimated that between 10% and 20% of the population is susceptible to PTSD.
Dr. Graciela Rojas, of the Psychiatric Clinic of the University of Chile, and Dr. Rodrigo Figueroa, UC Clinic, agree that depression, alcohol dependence and illicit drugs or drug usually occur in very severe cases. The psychiatrist said that Figueroa has been a disaster after the consumption of alcohol increases, adding that those who have a tendency to abuse it or before a trauma, are more prone to fall into alcoholism. Dr. Carlos Ibanez, a psychiatrist at the University of Chile, emphasizes that "we must not self-medicate", referring to the abuse of tranquilizers has been seen in Chile in recent days.
The PDI psychologist Mary Betzabeth Muñoz called for calm and that "we are still at an early stage of the disorder and can be prevented." The way to do this is explained by Lina Peña: "We must normalize the pathology and express thoughts, feelings and thoughts with the people around. "
How do children live?
Often children are strongly affected by the disaster. Although their symptoms are similar to those of adults, are expressed in a different way, through art, play or cry.
Anxiety can manifest itself through excessive attachment to the mother, there is irritability and difficulty playing with peers. In general, attract attention, present somatization (such as stomach pains) and lost sphincter control. Dr Gonzalo Alarcon of the University Psychiatric Clinic Chile, indicates that "we must educate the family in the sense that it is normal for children to exhibit these symptoms." Betzabeth María Muñoz, a psychologist at the PDI, should "explain what an earthquake that Chile is an earthquake and could happen again in the future, but do not be afraid. They must learn how to act." With newborns, the psychologist asks Peñaranda pass peacefully. "Although children do not understand through words, give them strokes and maintain physical contact." Consequences
couples: lack of sex life
When one (or both) members of a couple suffering from PTSD, the relationship can be affected by a number of reasons. Among them, Dr. Rodrigo Figueroa stressed that this picture of anxiety "compromises the couple's sex life, to decrease libido, sexual potency and the ability to experience orgasms." Also, by producing irritability and hyperarousal, PTSD can threaten the living. Finally, she argues that personality changes can be made that "the couple comes to feel one with a different person who fell in love."
The doctor explains that there are several ways that people relate to post-disaster. "Some will increase the group experience, will gather to talk, others will be isolated, they will want to grieve in solitude." In turn, states some people, to become more irritable, they can make work and social life untenable. Dr. Carlos Ibáñez explains that "it is normal to have symptoms, but we must recognize and talk to someone you trust." Unicef \u200b\u200bpsychologist Soledad Larraín should "be more flexible with work. It is advisable to have a coffee with friends during the day or leave a little early to be with the children."
By Alison Delplace and Valeria Villalobos.
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