When to see a doctor. People may have symptoms after a traumatic event but not have PTSD - the feelings may include fear and anxiety, as well as a lack of concentration, sadness and changes in sleeping and eating habits. There may even be bouts of crying. This does not necessarily mean that the person has PTSD.
Synonyms: close, immediate, near, proximate. These adjectives mean not far from another in space, time, or relationship: an airport close to town; her immediate family; his nearest relative; the proximate neighborhood. See Also Synonyms at complete.
to bring near to something. to come nearer; draw near: A storm is approaching. to come near in character, time, amount, etc.; approximate. the act of drawing near: the approach of a train. nearness or close approximation: a fair approach to accuracy. any means of access, as a road or ramp: the approaches to a city. the method used or steps taken in setting about a task, problem, etc.: His approach to any problem was to prepare an outline.