Jun 13
Once believed to effect war veterans exclusively, PTSD (or Post-traumatic stress disorder, formally referred to as shell shock or battle fatigue) is now the diagnosis for individuals experiencing similar symptoms after a traumatic event, rape, kidnapping or car accident.
The important thing to remember about anxiety disorders, no matter what type, is that they are treatable. How the disorder is treated varies with each individual. More information on the different types of anxiety disorders, their symptoms and treatments can be found here.