Post-traumatic stress disorder | womenshealth.gov

Post-traumatic stress disorder | womenshealth.gov



Update From the Office on Women's Health

About 1 woman in 10 will develop PTSD at some point in her lifetime. After a dangerous or scary event, it’s normal to feel upset, afraid, or anxious. But some people continue to feel this way for months or years afterward. If you continue to relive traumatic events and avoid items and places that might remind you of what happened, it could be post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Learn the symptoms of PTSD and talk to your doctor if any of them sound familiar.

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