Such avoidance strengthens the belief that driving is dangerous, a thought pattern that can maintain your fear response.
However, with PTSD, these feelings don’t go away over time and can actually get worse.
In people who don’t develop PTSD, these symptoms should naturally subside over time.
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Getting Help
There are a number ofeffective treatments for PTSD.
Certain medications may also be helpful in managing PTSD symptoms.
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