Don’t stop reading now if you suffer from PTSD or someone you know has it and a scheduled polygraph examination for whatever purpose is just around the corner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Basically, PTSD is a mental disorder that develops in some individuals who have experienced something scary, dangerous and shocking. While it’s natural for people to be afraid during and immediately after a traumatic situation, those with PTSD remain feeling the same even after the event has come to an end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While it’s a type of anxiety disorder, PTSD is classified under trauma- and stress-related disorders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Such is according to the 5th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). Simply put, just like other editions, the DSM-5 is the standard classification of mental disorders used as a reference by mental health professionals in the US as well as other countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The following are some of the events that can lead to PTSD:<\/p>\n\n\n\n To date, mental health experts do not fully understand why some individuals develop PTSD while others don’t. However, they agree that certain factors can make some more likely to end up with PTSD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Someone who had anxiety or depression in the past has a higher chance of having PTSD after severe trauma. The same is true for a person who does not receive much support from family and friends. Experts say that PTSD also runs in families, which means that a child whose parents have a mental health problem may suffer from it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to the National Center for PTSD (NCPTSD), there are 4 types of PTSD symptoms, although they may not be exactly the same for anyone who suffers from the said mental disorder:<\/p>\n\n\n\n It’s not uncommon for many people who have PTSD to also have a number of other problems. For instance, some of them may have mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression or phobias. There are also those who may develop destructive behaviors such as drug abuse and alcohol misuse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Physical symptoms include headaches, dizziness, chest pains and stomach aches may be experienced, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A report<\/a> by the National Health Service (NHS) says that numerous studies show that people with PTSD have abnormal levels of stress hormones. Even with the absence of a danger that can trigger the fight or flight response, it appears that the bodies of PTSD sufferers continue to produce high amounts of stress hormones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Needless to say, it’s because of this why PTSD can affect the results of a polygraph examination<\/a>. With constantly elevated stress levels and agitated physiologic responses, the test may lead to an inconclusive or a false positive report<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are various medications prescribed to individuals who have PTSD. Some of them are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). Their mode of action is to affect certain neurotransmitters (chemical messengers) and hormones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SSRIs work by altering the amount of serotonin in the body. On the other hand, SNRIs work by affecting the amount of serotonin and norepinephrine instead of just serotonin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Either way, one thing remains true: both SSRIs and SNRIs are antidepressants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So, in other words, medications commonly prescribed for people with depression are also usually prescribed for those with PTSD. Some of the most proven effective are the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"PTSD](\"https:\/\/truthorlie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ptsd-polygraph-1182271105-1024x768.jpeg\")
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