Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Flashcards
1
Q
what is type 1 trauma?
A
sudden isolated incident
2
Q
what is type 2 trauma?
A
repetitive and complex
3
Q
response to being under threat
A
freeze or flee
4
Q
where does the freeze or flee response shift brain activity too?
A
PAG
SC
(brainstem)
5
Q
brain changes when under threat
A
hippocampal atrophy
increased activation of limbic areas
deactivation of Broca’s area
right hemispheric lateralisation (timeless)
6
Q
response to inescapable threat
A
tonic immobility
7
Q
criteria for PTSD
A
traumatic event(s) intrusive symptoms avoidance symptoms negative cognition/mood increased arousal/ reactivity functional impairment
symptoms must be present for at least 1 month
8
Q
what are intrusive symptoms
A
distressing recollections
nightmares
flashbacks
9
Q
increased arousal/reactivity symptoms
A
sleep disturbance aggression concentration difficulties hypervigilance exaggerated startle response
10
Q
additional symptoms in complex PTSD
A
negative self-concept emotional dysregulation (stress reduction activities) interpersonal difficulties
11
Q
management of PTSD
A
psychological therapies 3MDR CBT CPTSD EMDR prazosin or hypnotic medication for nightmares/ sleep
