PTSD

[pee-tee-es-dee] / ˈpiˈtiˈɛsˈdi /

NOUN

battle fatigue

Synonyms

WEAK

combat disorder combat fatigue combat neurosis complete exhaustion operational exhaustion shell shock

NOUN

post-traumatic stress disorder

Synonyms

WEAK

PTSS battle fatigue delayed-stress disorder delayed-stress syndrome post-traumatic stress syndrome railway spine shell shock trauma

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PTSD, a mental health condition that is attributable to events, can mean that traumatic incidents can come to mind at any time, said Dr Michael Duffy.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

But he said he can’t simply blame his son, who had been hospitalized several times since returning from a military deployment, diagnosed with PTSD.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

Edna Foa, a clinical psychologist, died March 24 at 88, had pioneered prolonged exposure therapy for PTSD.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Lead author Dr. Jack Wilson from the University of Sydney's Matilda Centre said the results raise serious questions about approving medicinal cannabis for conditions like anxiety, depression, and PTSD.

From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2026

Dad said she had post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas

PTSD

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