There are numerous different mental disorders that people are diagnosed with every day. Some mental disorders are genetic, but other disorders arise from things people encounter in life. A mental disorder that is diagnosed more often every day is called post-traumatic stress syndrome. This is a disorder that does not discriminate based on genetics, race, age, or even sex. This mental disorder occurs due to events in a person's life. As everyone knows, it is natural for humans to feel fear and be cautious in a dangerous time or event. (Placeholder1) This natural human reaction is called the "fight or flight" response and is a healthy reaction that prevents a person from harming themselves. (Placeholder1)When a person suffers from post-traumatic stress syndrome, this normally healthy reaction is changed or damaged. (Placeholder1) People suffering from this mental disorder feel that they are always in danger, even when the danger is no longer present. (Placeholder1) Post traumatic stress syndrome is an anxiety disorder that occurs after witnessing a tragic or dangerous event. (Placeholder1) Some events that can trigger post-traumatic stress syndrome include violent assaults, accidents, military combat, natural disasters, or deaths. (Placeholder2) People with post-traumatic stress syndrome do not know how to deal with the trauma they have experienced. (Placeholder3) These people have recurring memories of the stressful event or trauma they encountered. (Placeholder5) Those who suffer from post traumatic stress syndrome have the feeling of never being able to get over the event they witnessed or experienced. (Placeholder3) They also feel very helpless because of their meeting. (Placeholder3) Post traumatic stress syndrome...... middle of paper ......ents. These treatment providers include psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, mental health programs, hospitals, clinics, family services, and support groups. They give patients the opportunity and time to talk about their experiences and problems. (Placeholder2) Post traumatic stress syndrome is a very serious and aggressive mental disorder. If left untreated, this mental disorder can lead to devastating effects on a person's life. It is always very difficult when someone is faced with a difficult time or event and, understandably, problems arise from these events. The good thing about this mental disorder is that there are great resources available to patients and there is a light at the end of the tunnel of this mental disorder. Someone can fully recover from this mental disorder and continue to function stably in everyday life, with a healthy future.