Early identification, diagnosis, and intervention are crucial to treating comorbid disorders properly.
If youre suffering from a comorbid disorder, youre not alone.
Learn more about PTSD and what other disorders are most often connected.
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Comorbidity and PTSD
PTSD often occurs after a traumatic event.
It can be challenging to diagnose comorbid disorders because symptoms often overlap.
You may be battling one or more mental health conditions that would require a more tailored treatment plan.
Simply reflecting on an event can make you stressed, anxious, or fearful.
While this is normal, it shouldnt affect your daily life.
While anxiety itself is normal, it should not affect your ability to function in daily life.
If it does, you should visit a mental health professional.
Unfortunately, alcohol use is common among those who experience trauma and often leads to problematic drinking.
This can quickly turn into an addiction.
The severity of an addiction may be correlated to the severity of trauma.
PTSD and Disruptive Behaviors
An often overlooked connection is that between PTSD and disruptive behaviors.
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