We tend to associate post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with
combat veterans, but any traumatic event, from earthquakes to car
accidents, can trigger this often frustrating and debilitating malady.
For many people, the psychological effects of traumatic events are
temporary—after a time, they start to feel like their old selves again.
But some people can’t seem to get back to their old normal. Many suffer
from fears, anxiety, and panic attacks that don’t go away, and these
prevent them from living their normal lives.