adjective
- occurring after or as a result of a traumatic experience or injury
Usage: medical; psychological
Examples
- She was diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder after the accident.
- The soldier experienced posttraumatic nightmares for months.
- Posttraumatic symptoms can include anxiety and flashbacks.
- The therapist specialized in treating posttraumatic conditions.
- His posttraumatic recovery took several years of treatment.
- Posttraumatic growth can occur when people overcome difficult experiences.