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Anyone who has experienced or witnessed an event in which they or someone they care about was in danger of death or serious injury is at risk for developing PTSD. These can include incidents such as combat related events, sexual or physical assault, natural or manmade disasters, etc. PTSD symptoms are part of the normal response to traumatic events. For many people, the PTSD symptoms will decrease in the weeks following the traumatic event, but some people develop a chronic form that persists throughout their lifetimes. People who are experiencing ongoing difficult life events, lack good social support, and have had more intense or long lasting traumatic events, may be at greater risk for developing PTSD. Those who served in Iraq and Afghanistan are at higher risk for developing PTSD, depression, and other problems adjusting when they return stateside.
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