ptsd
US /ˌpiː.tiː.esˈdiː/
UK /ˌpiː.tiː.esˈdiː/
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posttraumatische stressstoornis, PTSS
a mental health condition that's triggered by a terrifying event—either experiencing it or witnessing it. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event.
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Many veterans suffer from PTSD after returning from combat.
Veel veteranen lijden aan PTSS na terugkeer uit gevechten.
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She sought therapy to cope with her PTSD symptoms.
Ze zocht therapie om met haar PTSS-symptomen om te gaan.