Abstract
PTSD is a complex condition that can impair life functions. Traumatic events negatively impact the body as well as the mind. One of the major categories in the constellation of symptoms listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-IV) of the American Psychiatric Association (2000) is those of the autonomic nervous system (ANS). These symptoms are described as, “persistent symptoms of increased arousal.” A comprehensive diagnostic evaluation with a comprehensive plan of intervention requires consideration for the integration of treating the traumatized body as well as the traumatized mind. The primary symptoms of focus for clinical intervention include: mood and affect instability/lability; self-destructive impulsivity; dissociation; pathological changes in identity; somatization; and interpersonal difficulties.
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