Psychology Case Study

Running Head : MARLA : A CASE OF POSTTRAUMATIC TRESS DIS

Marla : A Case of Posttraumatic Stress Dis (Name (College /University (Course (Date

Abstract

This is an analysis of a case , which is found to have Posttraumatic Stress Dis . It includes a discussion of the nature of the dis and the treatments available for those suffering from it Also , this tackles a series of questions related to the Marla : A Case of Posttraumatic Stress Dis

Marla 's Case

Marla is a 42-year-old Hispanic female who works as an accountant . She has trouble

sleeping and is jumpy all the time . She also experiences inability to concentrate . These experiences happen to her during work

Posttraumatic Stress Dis (PTSD

According to Dr . Arthur J . Kohn in Faces of Abnormal Psychology Posttraumatic Stress Dis is basically an anxiety dis experienced by people who have been exposed to traumatic events . It consists of three main types of symptoms . The first type of symptoms includes re-experiencing traumatic events through involuntary flashbacks and dreams . Second , people who are experiencing PTSD are also experiencing numbness or emotional detachment from friends and family They are unable to express love . They may also suffer from limited amnesia which restrains them from recalling details from their traumatic events . The third type of symptoms include being hyper vigilant and chronically alert . They have the tendency to be startled easily and have difficulty in sleeping

Aside from these three main types of symptoms , people who suffer from PTSD also has the potential...