Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Treatment

What Is PTSD?

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a distressing event. It can lead to symptoms such as flashbacks, nightmares, intense anxiety, and intrusive thoughts about the event.

While many people recover naturally after a traumatic experience with time and self-care, PTSD occurs when symptoms persist, worsen, or significantly disrupt daily life for months or even years.

Early and effective treatment is essential to manage PTSD symptoms and improve overall well-being and daily functioning.

Symptoms of PTSD

PTSD symptoms can emerge within a month of a traumatic event, though they may sometimes take years to appear. These symptoms often disrupt daily life, relationships, and work, making it difficult to function normally.

Common symptoms include:

- Recurrent, intrusive memories of the traumatic event

- Flashbacks, reliving the event as if it’s happening again

- Disturbing dreams or nightmares related to the event

- Intense emotional distress or physical reactions to reminders of the trauma

- Negative changes in mood or thought patterns

- Altered physical or emotional responses, such as heightened alertness or irritability

If these symptoms persist or worsen over time, seeking professional support can help manage and reduce their impact.