Could Snape have PTSD???

[a_svirn]

No: HPFGUIDX 141029


> Liz:
<snip> >  
> IMO he (like Sirus in OTP) keeps forgetting that Harry is not  
James.  That 
> possible - he's reacting like that of an individual  with Post 
Traumatic Stress 
> Disorder -
>  
> According to WEBMD :  Symptoms include:
>  
> Becoming numb. PTSD may make it difficult for you to be in touch 
with  your 
> feelings or express emotions toward other people. For example, you 
may:  
>     *   Feel emotionally "numb" and may isolate yourself from 
others.  

a_svirn:
It's not like we know anything about his emotions.

 > Liz:
>     *   Not be interested in activities you once enjoyed.  

a_svirn:
Such as? 

>Liz:
>     *   Think that you will have a shortened life span or will not 
reach 
> personal  goals such as having a career or family.

a_svirn:
Which is probably a fairly accurate estimate. 

>Liz:
> Feeling emotionally tense. You may feel constantly alert after 
the  traumatic 
> event. This is known as increased emotional arousal, and it can 
cause:  
>     *   Difficulty sleeping.  

a_svirn:
He seemed to overcome it in HBP.

>Liz:
>     *   Outbursts of anger or irritability.  
>     *   Difficulty concentrating. 
a_svirn:
 Does he have one? I never noticed. 

>Liz:
>     *   Constantly fearing for your safety.  

a_svirn:
Well, he should. 

>Liz:
>     *   Becoming overly startled when someone surprises you.  

a_svirn:
Do you mean the Shrieking Shack episode? 

>Liz:
>     *   Feelings of intense guilt, especially if you survived when 
others  
> died.

a_svirn:
Sounds more like Sirius to me. 

>Liz:
>   Also Reliving Event and Avoiding similar Situations.
>  
a_svirn:
A healthy attitude, I'd say. At least, the second part.