Amanda signed up with the army immediately after she graduated from high school. She was soon sent to Iraq. During her two years in Iraq she witnessed many gruesome catastrophes. Upon returning home she felt detached and estranged from her old friends, was easily startled, and had difficulties sleeping due to the vivid memories of the horrific events. Amanda displays the symptoms of ________.

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The symptoms Amanda is displaying are typical of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which is caused by exposure to traumatic and/or life-threatening events such as those witnessed during her time in Iraq. Flashbacks, anxiety, and difficulties sleeping are common symptoms of PTSD. While depression can occur with PTSD, it is not the most specific diagnosis for the symptoms Amanda is displaying.

Amanda Signed Up with the Army Immediately After She Graduated