According to Helpguide.org, “Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can develop following a traumatic event that threatens your safety or makes you feel helpless.” While many people think of PTSD as having to do with male combat soldiers, it can actually be formed from any life-threatening event, series of events, or feelings of hopelessness and helplessness. This is especially true if the situation was unforeseen, or the person felt out of control. PTSD can have an impact on the person who experienced the event, those who witnessed it, those who take care of those who were traumatized, and first responders. It can also be experienced by those who are close to those who experienced the trauma.