PTSD Symptoms – What Are They Good For?
The experience of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is often described in terms of the symptoms one experiences. For example, PTSD symptoms may include flashbacks (or sudden, unwanted memories) of an unpleasant experience, extreme anger, paranoia, and shame. In this article, we discuss PTSD symptoms, how they may provide some short-term benefit, how they may negatively impact one’s well-being, and ways to replace unhelpful symptoms with more positive thoughts and behaviors.