When diagnosing post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, doctors typically look for three or four key symptoms. Hyperarousal is one of those key symptoms. Hyperarousal is a pervasive mood- and ...

Hyperarousal is a primary symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It occurs when a person’s body suddenly kicks into high alert as a result of thinking about their trauma. Even though real ...

Hyperarousal is a group of symptoms that people with post-traumatic stress disorder may experience. Symptoms can include irritability, sleeping problems, finding it hard to concentrate, and more. Some ...

How many times have you heard a patient say, “I just can’t get my mind to shut off, so I can sleep?” It may very well be a daily occurrence, as getting to sleep has become a real problem for many ...