PTSD happens as a result of having a traumatic experience. There are many different situations that can cause PTSD in a person. Many veterans in the armed forces experience PTSD after they have been involved in a war or combat. The things that they have seen can haunt them for years. Child abuse, witnessing a crime, being mugged or being attacked can all have traumatic effects. Many women even experience PTSD after something like a pregnancy loss or loss of a child. Being in