[header] How to understand ptsd [title] Get evaluated for ptsd if you are anxious or depressed for more than a month. [step] Feelings of anxiety and depression that last this long are often indicators of ptsd, especially if they are tied to a traumatic event. Your primary care physician will likely ask you questions about your mindset and daily activities. 
Then, if they believe ptsd is a possibility, they will give you a referral to a licensed therapist. [substeps] It's important to get professional medical attention to ptsd because it's not likely to go away without treatment.