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The definition for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder given by the Webster's
New

World College Dictionary is, "a condition characterized by recurring and,
often, disabling

symptoms of anxiety, depression, etc., that later affects some persons who
have

experienced a traumatic event or situation, especially combat."

PTSD was first named Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome after the war because

symptoms did not seem to appear for years, even decades (Arpey). After the
symptoms

actually did start showing up and making an impact on society, the government
started to

be concerned. They started doing extensive research on the syndrome and then
went

further to name it a disorder (Arpey).

PTSD can occur in anyone-- no matter what the age, as long as they have been

through a traumatic experience. Many common disasters that bring on PTSD are
rapes,

floods, abductions, airplane crashes, and hostage situations (Morrison 269).
Also,

children......

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