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Signs and symptoms
Symptoms of PTSD usually begin within the first 3 months after the inciting traumatic event, but may not begin until years later.[SOURCE] PTSD includes a range of symptoms may range from mild to severe. Symptoms of PTSD are grouped into 4 categories:
 * Avoidance
 * Re-experiencing
 * Negative cognitions and mood
 * Arousal and reactivity

Associated medical conditions
Drug abuse and alcohol abuse commonly co-occur with PTSD. Recovery from posttraumatic stress disorder or other anxiety disorders may be hindered, or the condition worsened, by medication or substance use; resolving these problems can bring about improvement in an individual's mental health status and anxiety levels.Comorbidities: substance use and abuse, depression, anxiety, dissociation and dissociative disorders, personality disorders, psychosis, cognitive impairment, violence toward self and others, increased risk of non-suicidal self-injury and suicide [need to cite APA practice guidelines]