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post-traumatic stress disorder

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  • noun Any condition that develops following some stressful situation or event; such as sleep disturbance, recurrent dreams, withdrawal or lack of concentration.

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Words with the same meaning

  1. PTSD

hyponyms (2)

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  1. battle fatigue
  2. shell-shock

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  • frogapplause commented on the word post-traumatic stress disorder

    This hit a nerve, Mia. What's boring about PTSD?

    http://tinyurl.com/6gfdae

    July 25, 2008

  • mialuthien commented on the word post-traumatic stress disorder

    Sorry, sorry! There's nothing boring about the concept of PTSD, but as a language unit, you've got to admit there's nothing particularly exciting or inventive about it.

    On an unrelated note... That's it! I'm officially renaming this list! I've been under flak about its current name all day and have finally had enough *eyebrow twitch*

    Edited. I really meant no offense :(

    July 25, 2008

  • dontcry commented on the word post-traumatic stress disorder

    Take a deep breath, Mia. Picture yourself on, say, The Porch, in a wicker rocker (I have a funny story about this, remind me...). There now. Isn't that better? Snickerdoodle?

    July 25, 2008

  • frogapplause commented on the word post-traumatic stress disorder

    I apologize, too. What I enjoy most about Wordie is the emphasis on fun... and my response turned out to be "mostly serious".

    July 25, 2008

  • whichbe commented on the word post-traumatic stress disorder

    PTSD can be a heavy subject, with strange ripples that are too often blindsighted in modern culture... so I can understand why a little bit-piece comment discussion on something like Wordie might be not the right place... this place is sometimes quite the peanut gallery... however, I wouldn't steer clear of something 'serious' altogether. I, personally, like genuine insight, learning new things, in addition to the usual yuks.

    July 25, 2008

  • mialuthien commented on the word post-traumatic stress disorder

    Thanks, Dontcry! *pictures self in a comfortable handcrafted wicker rocking chair, munching on a chocolate chip cookie* Yes, feeling all better now. Is Frogapplause relaxing on The Porch as well? This is a good pique managment tactic.

    I agree with Whichbe on genuine insight, so long as people's feelings are not being hurt. (Definition for yuks, Whichbe?)

    July 25, 2008

  • chained_bear commented on the word post-traumatic stress disorder

    Mia, nobody meant to hurt your feelings about the title of your list. We all think it's so interesting, we couldn't imagine why you thought it was boring, that's all! :) Enjoy the cookies!

    July 25, 2008

  • mialuthien commented on the word post-traumatic stress disorder

    No worries, C_B, I am remarkably hard to offend. The last I remember being offended, it was June 2000, and I remember that offense with a sliver of *evul* glee, because, for once, I had a chance to unleash all my fiery, scathing sarcasm on the unfortunate souls who'd dared to cross me. That was very energizing. I am more worried about offending others!

    July 25, 2008