Could anxiety be due to PTSD?
Patient: Hi my names Zoe and i m 15 and i suffer from ptsd i am having problems via i would like to know if they are connected. I feel enclosed all the time. I feel stressed out all the time. I feel angry and like i cannot be bothered any more can you please tell me if this is linked to my ptsd thanks Doctor: HII admire you for positive outlook.PTSD is the one of the type of anxiety disorder.In PTSD anxiety related to past traumatic events, flashback, hyper vigilance and avoiding to that situations.Stressed out all times suggest PTSD combine with GAD means generalized anxiety disorder they both are in same spectrum.Sometimes it combines with depression which make you irritable.Proper treatment is must.This kind of condition can be treated with mild dose of benzodiazapine  and mild dose of SSRIIn SSRI mild dose of escitalopram, sertaline and  paroxetine like drug is very useful. But before taking this medicines you have to consult psychiatrist and evaluate your self.After proper evaluation ,he will guide you further.Get well soon.Thank you.