[header] How to deal with having ptsd (post traumatic stress disorder ) [title] Get a proper diagnosis. [step] The first step you can take towards fighting your ptsd is to verify that you actually have this mental illness. Ptsd is an anxiety disorder and the symptoms can often overlap with other similar conditions. 
[substeps] See a mental health provider for a thorough differential diagnosis so that you can get the adequate treatment for what's bothering you. In order to receive a diagnosis of ptsd, you must have a history of exposure to a traumatic event that meets specific stipulations.