Stress is not a new experience for anybody, we have all experienced it but for some it is a daily affair. The severity of the stress can largely depend upon the circumstance and how the sufferer handles it. In certain traumatic circumstances, a person can become overwhelmed by the feelings of stress, and this overload can lead to a lack of ability to cope. It is at this point that real problems can develop in their lives that they find it tricky to control. In the event the affect on day to day living becomes significant, this might lead to a diagnosis of PTSD.
