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.
Synonyms. 1  near. 2  coming. 3  close. approaching. 4  threatening. gathering.  on 1  the way. in the  air. 1  forthcoming. 2  looming. 3  menacing. brewing. 4  impending. at hand.  upcoming. 1  on the cards. 2  on the horizon. 3  in the  pipeline. 1  nigh. in the offing.  fast-approaching. 1  just round the  corner. near-at-hand.