<<forEachTiddler where 'tiddler.tags.contains(context.inTiddler.title)' sortBy tiddler.title ascending write '"*[["+tiddler.title+"]]\n"'>> <<tiddler AutoRefresh with: force>> any age, Sx>1/12, occurs post "event" eg sex abuse or disaster same as shell shock ''features'' re-experiencing - flashback, nightmare, repetitive, distressing intrusive images avoidance - avoid people, situation or circumstances resmebling or associated with event hyper-arousal - hypervigilance for threat, exaggerated startle response, sleep disturb, irritability, difficulty concentrating emotional numbing - lack of ability to experience feelings. feeling detached from others depression alcohol/drug abuse anger unexplained physical Sx ''Mx'' single session (debrief) NOT recommended watchful waiting for mild Sx of <4/52 military personnel have access to military Rx trauma focussed CBT or eye-mvt desensitisation and reprocssing may be helpful in severe cases avoid drugs first line - if necessary use paroxetine or mirtazepine