Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can happen for lots of different reasons. They don't all have to do with war.Traumatic events that may trigger PTSD let's take a look at this subject and hopefully shed some light on why some amputees suffer form this and what they can do. Most survivors of trauma return to normal given a little time. However, some people will have stress reactions that do not go away on their own, or may even get worse over time. These individuals may develop PTSD. People who suffer from PTSD often relive the experience through nightmares and flashbacks, have difficulty sleeping, and feel detached or estranged, and these symptoms can be severe enough and last long enough to significantly impair the person's daily life.