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Post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD depression is usually thought of as a psychological response to a traumatic life event. While that initially sounds simple the truth can be much harder. From this definition, it would sound as if all cases of PSTD depression stemmed from going to war, being in a serious accident or witness a horrible event.

The truth however is that what might be an easily recoverable event to some can be the source of trauma to another. For example, some individuals might get a divorce with no ill effects while for others; it’s a life changing trauma. PTSD depression might depend on certain factors going into a traumatic event such as a family history of depression or the health of the sufferer at the time. For instance, having a serious illness like cancer while going through a horrible divorce can trigger PTSD depression.

Some of the symptoms of PTSD depression are sleeplessness, confusion, and sexual problems, crying jags, feelings of anger without cause, lost of interest in hobbies or job, feeling emotionally empty or numb, headaches, body pains, feeling guilty without cause, digestive problems or constant stomach aches without cause. It’s very important in the case of PTSD depression to seek treatment as the symptoms might worsen.

Depending on the intensity of the original trauma symptoms might develop that can cause a sufferer to have a reduced quality of life, lose their job, develop a substance abuse problem, or have serious interpersonal issues within their family.
Therapy for PTSD depression and depressive disorder is often teaching the sufferer practical approaches to coping with what for them are intense and disturbing memories or associations.

Cognitive therapy is sometimes used to help PTSD sufferers learn to deal with their trauma related thoughts and negative self image. Family counseling is frequently recommended since conflict resolution might play an important role in helping a sufferer of PTSD heal.

Medications such as antidepressants or mood stabilizers might also help someone suffering from PTSD depression. These drugs sometimes have side-effects and a patient should always discuss possible issues with their physician.
Joining a support group can also prove helpful since this will help the PTSD sufferer know they aren’t alone.