PTSD
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is a condition that affects individuals who have been through or seen a traumatic event.
PTSD
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is a condition that affects individuals who have been through or seen a traumatic event.
Signs of PTSD
- Intrusive Thoughts: This includes constant, uninvited memories of the trauma, flashbacks, disturbing dreams, and severe reactions to things that recall the traumatic event
- Avoidance: This manifests as steering clear of thoughts, feelings, or situations linked to the trauma, including avoiding places, people, or activities that bring back those memories
- Mood and Thought Changes: Experiencing ongoing negative emotions, altered perceptions of oneself or others, feeling disconnected from people, and losing interest in previously enjoyed activities.
- Altered Arousal and Reactivity: Symptoms can include being easily irritated or angered, trouble concentrating, an overly strong startle reaction, and issues with sleep.
- Combat Exposure: Military members might face PTSD following combat or hazardous duties.
- Assault: Individuals who survive physical or sexual assault could develop PTSD as a result.
- Natural Disasters: Experiencing or witnessing natural disasters like earthquakes, floods, or hurricanes can trigger PTSD.
- Accidents: Serious incidents, such as vehicular accidents, are potential causes of PTSD
- Witnessing Violence: Observing acts of violence, either personally or in the community, can lead to PTSD.
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Treatment options
General Therapy
General therapy is used to treat PTSD by providing a safe environment for individuals to process traumatic experiences, develop coping mechanisms, and regain a sense of stability and emotional well-being.
Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
rTMS is utilized for PTSD treatment, delivering magnetic pulses to specific brain areas to reduce symptoms such as intrusive thoughts and hypervigilance, offering a non-invasive therapeutic option for improving overall well-being.
Ketamine Assisted Therapy
Ketamine Assisted Therapy treats PTSD by combining the therapeutic benefits of ketamine with supportive counseling, helping individuals process traumatic experiences and alleviate symptoms to promote healing and emotional recovery.
Integrative Health
MDMA Assisted Therapy
Psilocybin Assisted Therapy
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