Post-traumatic stress disorder in a veteran

ABSTRACT

Military, operational circumstances exposed to potentially traumatic situations involving life-threatening and complicated by both a state of post- traumatic stress events reflect the specific effects of psychological trauma. We report the case of a former 79-year-old fighter who has a state of post- traumatic stress disorder, whose symptoms were not suggestive. The patient reported having multiple events occurring after events threatening his life. He presented flashbacks of the event, with avoidance behavior and significant distress. The treatment was a basis of the associated Sertraline has adapted psychotherapy. The diagnostic identification of posttraumatic stress remains difficult. Support is a biological, psychological and social. Cells medico-psychological emergency is essential to prevent complications of victims of war, disasters, collective accidents, or accidents strong psychological impact. Posttraumatic stress is common with a chronic course, but sometimes it is difficult to recognize