What does S stand for in the condition PTSD?
Correct answer: Stress

504native
my son has PTSD as a result of witnessing many people drowning in hurricane Katrina while walking through flood waters.

ginger
It can also develop at a later date following the stressful event, even though the threat is no longer an issue.

Kellie
I had an issue with constantly checking and locking doors, after horrible event. it was compulsive. there is also a heightened sense of vulnerability, and distrust of strangers.

RushMama2112
I was in a head-on collision in 2009, days after my mother died. I'm still tense riding in a car. :/

Dozy
504native, I will pray for your son, bless him. x

Dozy
Kellie, will pray for you too x

RushMama2112
Kris, I'm so sorry. Please give your daughter a hug from me :)

little b
I'm not stress

Me
дракон, ye PE teacher said do u kids flight or fight everyone but me and ma friends went flight then we left

Me
I heard if u don’t stress u won’t age fast

kat
I was run over by a pick up truck when I was four. For a long time afterward I would freak out when I was in a vehicle that was coasting. Also had nightmare to hoot

дракон
Stress play role is the fight or flight.

Tammy
504native, I have it too

Rachel
ck, is there anyone who DOESN'T have PTSD these days?!!?

гон
Stress when hormone epinephrine play role is fight or fight .

Adams Gold
TRUE CANADIAN Laurel, massive point ☝️... good idea 💡👍

Ralitsa
Kellie, I did too after a fire at home - checking multiple times

Dolly
ck, truth!!!

Kweni
di sure sa answer pero tama parin