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post-traumatic stress disorder

[pohst-truh-mat-ik stres dis-awr-der, -traw-] / ˌpoʊst trəˈmæt ɪk ˈstrɛs dɪsˌɔr dər, -trɔ- /


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There are also psychiatric factors including anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

One of them said she suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

Some local residents have long pressed leaders to act, saying that intrusive noise could worsen post-traumatic stress disorder and other ailments.

From Salon • Apr. 27, 2026

In the aftermath of the incident, J.M. has exhibited diminished cognitive function, suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder and is terrified of bath time — an activity he previously enjoyed, according to the complaint.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

His colleagues at LiNK worried that he was suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder.

From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden




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