How do PTSD people die?

A new study sheds light on the link between PTSD and heart disease. Vietnam veterans with PTSD suffered higher rates of heart disease death than veterans without PTSD. The more severe the PTSD diagnosis, the greater the likelihood of death from heart disease, the study showed.

Can you live with untreated PTSD?

Untreated PTSD from any trauma is unlikely to disappear and can contribute to chronic pain, depression, drug and alcohol abuse and sleep problems that impede a person’s ability to work and interact with others.

What percent of PTSD patients are suicidal?

As seen in Table 1, 10\% of persons with PTSD had attempted suicide, a proportion higher than that of those without PTSD (2\% of trauma-exposed participants and 5\% of those who had never been exposed to traumatic events).

Does PTSD take years off your life?

In some cases, particularly where it is not treated, PTSD can last a very long time, perhaps the remainder of one’s life. Most people with longstanding PTSD find that the symptoms are not steady in their severity. For some people, PTSD symptoms gradually fade over time.

Does PTSD shorten life span?

Chronic PTSD has been shown to increase the risk of having a variety of health issues and decreased life expectancy.

Why does PTSD make me suicidal?

It may be because of the symptoms of PTSD or it may be due to other mental health problems, like depression. Studies show that suicide risk is higher in persons with PTSD. Some studies link suicide risk in those with PTSD to distressing trauma memories, anger, and poor control of impulses.

Can PTSD cause suicidal thoughts?

With post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), your symptoms can be overwhelming. You may be thinking about harming yourself, or even thinking about suicide. Sometimes people with PTSD also have depression, panic attacks, severe anxiety, or a substance use problem. This may put you at a higher risk for suicide.