Benefit finding is the process of deriving positive growth from adversity.

Benefit finding

PTG describes positive psychological change experienced as a result of struggling with highly stressful life circumstances. PTG involves "life-changing" psychological shifts in thinking and relating to the world and the self that contribute to a personal process of change that is deeply meaningful.

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 (PTS) describes a general set of symptoms a person may suffer after enduring an intensely stressful situation. Some PTS symptoms are feeling afraid or nervous, increased heart rate, avoiding situations that remind of the traumatic incident, being distracted, having shaky hands, and having nightmares about the incident.

Posttraumatic Stress (PTS)

Carver, C. S., & Antoni, M. H. (2004). Finding Benefit in Breast Cancer During the Year After Diagnosis Predicts Better Adjustment 5 to 8 Years After Diagnosis. Health Psychology, 23(6), 595–598. https://doi.org/10.1037/0278-6133.23.6.595

Finding Benefit in Breast Cancer During the Year After Diagnosis Predicts Better Adjustment 5 to 8 Years After Diagnosis.

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Posttraumatic growth (PTG) 

Women who have breast cancer can feel an increase in psychological distress such as anxiety, depression, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, social isolation, sexuality concerns, and self-blame.

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