The United States Department of Veteran Affairs offers information describing the differences between acute Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and chronic PTSD. The main differentiating factor is that chronic involves a prolonged case of physical or emotional trauma. Instances can include:
- Prisoner of War camps
- Concentration camps
- Prostitution brothels
- child sex abuse
- domestic/spousal abuse
This type of PTSD can last several years and even decades. Click here to read more.
