Tell a story in any format of the effects or cause of PTSD on a life. No rules. PTSD can stem from experiences as a solider, a violent situation, violent trauma, childhood trauma. The official definition of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating anxiety disorder that occurs after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. Describe any or all of the following using whatever criteria you feel comfortable with: The person before/after the event(s) The event(s) The aftermath The treatment The outlook Triggers Effect on relationships, work, social activities, addiction, alcoholism. Challenges within the "new normal" of having PTSD This is such a devastating and debilitating condition that is vastly misunderstood, and can be caused from so many different life events that we as a society are just now recognizing the sheer number of people who suffer from this. While for years it was believed to only be severe physical trauma (war veterans or survivors of brutal attacks), we now see that it is a spectrum experienced by many. Thanks for your participation and discussion. Feel free to tag me.