Is It PTSD? Signs and Symptoms Veterans Should Look Out For

If you’re a veteran and you think you have post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, a psychologist may first ask you about the symptoms you’ve been experiencing. Your symptoms provide a big window into how the trauma of combat is affecting your life.

In this video, learn the most common symptoms of PTSD, according to Amanda M. Spray, PhD, Psychologist at NYU Langone Health.

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Lauren Smith, MA

Lauren Smith, MA, has worked in health journalism since 2017. Before joining GoodRx, she was the senior health editor and writer for HealthiNation.

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Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP, has more than 15 years of experience as an attending pediatrician. She has worked in a large academic center in an urban city, a small community hospital, a private practice, and an urgent care clinic.

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