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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
•Four or more weeks of the following symptoms constitute post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
1.Haunting memories.
•2. Nightmares.
•3. Social withdrawal.
•4. Jumpy anxiety.
•5. Sleep problems.
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OBJECTIVE 48-5| Describe the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, and discuss survivor resiliency.