“Regarding PTSD there are changes in arousal and reactivity

These affect how alert or reactive your body feels. You may:

• Act in risky or self-destructive ways (like substance use or reckless behavior)
• Feel irritable or have angry outbursts
• Have trouble concentrating or sleeping
• Startle easily

PTSD doesn’t have a quick cure, but it can be managed. Some days may feel harder, especially during stress or reminders. Progress often isn’t a straight line, and ups and downs are common.

This condition doesn’t define who you are, but it may change your routines, relationships and energy for a while.”

Cleveland Clinic ( Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): What It Is & Symptoms )