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  • How can someone cope with intrusive memories or flashbacks
    ex: practicing acceptance, grounding exercises
  • Which symptoms of PTSD might someone use substances to cope?
    ex: difficulty sleeping, feeling jumpy
  • True or False: Using substances makes symptoms of PTSD better?
    False
  • True or False: The rate of PTSD is low in people who have substance use disorders
    False
  • What is an example of physical reactions of PTSD?
    heart pounding, sweating, breathing fast
  • List one symptom of PTSD
    Nightmares, flashbacks, sleep problems, intrusive memories
  • True or False: If you have symptoms of PTSD that interfere with your well-being, it is not important to seek specialized treatment
    False
  • What is an example of a distressing event?
    assault, death, threats, natural disaster, military combat
  • True or False: PTSD rates are high in people with other mental illnesses?
    True
  • True or False: Exaggerated startle responses is a symptom of PTSD
    True
  • True or False: Hypervigilance is always being super-alert and never letting your guard down
    True
  • True or False: There are effective treatments for PTSD?
    True
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