People who have this condition often experience symptoms such as intrusive thoughts, dissociation,flashbacks, and hypervigilance.
The condition may also increase a person’s risk for problems with learning.
Such learning difficulties can contribute to issues in educational controls.
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Learning Difficulties Associated With PTSD
PTSD can contribute to a number of different types of learning difficulties.
Difficulty concentrating is one of a number ofcommon symptoms of PTSD.
One study found that people with PTSD have problems with reading comprehension due to problems with attention and concentration.
Other symptoms of the condition, such as avoidance and attention difficulties, may contribute to these challenges.
In one study, higher scores on measures of PTSD symptoms were linked to worse problems solving skills.
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You may also benefit from learning techniques for controlling your attention,such as mindfulness.
If you’re not sure how to do this, there areseveral websitesthat offer free searches.
Use them to help you locate mental health providers in your area who treat people with PTSD.
Practicing trauma-informed mindfulness or working with atherapist who is trauma-sensitivemay be helpful.
In addition to seeking professional treatment for your symptoms, finding ways to improve you memory may be helpful.
They can recommend treatments and self-help strategies that can improve your ability to function in your everyday life.
Dissociation from trauma can create some memory problems.Stress hormones may also lead to different types of cognitive impairment.
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