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.
Proximity Proximity means closeness, either in terms of physical distance, personal relationship, or length of time. If someone is sitting next to you, then they are in close proximity to you. Likewise, events in time can be either proximal (near each other) or distal (far apart), and relationships can be close (e.g., a boyfriend or girlfriend) or distant (e.g., an estranged relative).