PTSD) grow larger in response to emotional stimuli than those without PTSD. In addition, when PTSD patients are faced with any high-level emotional stimulation — even positive emotions like an exciting sports event — it can immediately trigger the body’s threat system.PTSD can occur when a person has experienced a traumatic event such as a car crash, combat stress, or abuse.
They can be left with a greater sensitivity, or hyperarousal, to everyday events and an inability to switch off and relax.The researchers say that clinicians should understand the effects of even positive emotional stimuli on people with PTSD in order to give their patients more ways to overcome the significant challenges they face.The study, led by Dr.
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