All of the following are seen in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), EXCEPT:: (A) Emotional numbing, (B) Hallucinations, (C) Hyper arousal, (D) Flashbacks
Answer is B. It is a simple question if we understand the differentiation between neurotic and psychotic illness. PTSD is a neurotic disorder Hallucinations are a psychotic symptom Depression is the only illness that comes under neurotic illnesses but can develop psychotic symptoms . PTSD is characterized by: A.Intrusive symptoms- Re experiencing trauma in form of flashback, vivid dreams,nightmares B.Avoidance C.Arousal symptoms- Hypervigilance, insomnia, exaggerated stale response ,Emotional numbing and Anhedonia . Symptoms must last for 1 month to diagnose as PTSD.