Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that’s triggered by an exposure to one or more traumatic event, either experiencing or witnessing it. Most people who go through traumatic events have difficulty adjusting and coping for a while, but with time and good self-care, they usually get better.
For some, this leads to PTSD where the symptoms get worse or last for months or even years and interfere with their normal functioning.
They may feel stressed or frightened even when they’re no longer in danger