“What are the treatment options for post-traumatic stress disorder?”
I was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. Is it serious?
10 Answers
PTSD can be serious and it is important that get treatment to help manage the symptoms. There are many treatments for PTSD such as trauma focused CBT, EMDR, Mindfulness Therapy. Being able to be around people that can help when you are experiencing intense emotions is a must. You can call 988 if you are alone and experiencing overwhelming emotions as well.
Take care,
Bell
Take care,
Bell
Post-traumatic stress disorder treatment can help you regain a sense of control over your life. The primary treatment is psychotherapy, but can also include medication.
PTSD responds best to professional treatment. Some options that have been proven very effective are EMDR and ART, both utilize eye movement techniques to assist with resetting your automatic responses to triggers or reminders of your trauma. These can be effective for both acute and chronic trauma.
Of course a solid diagnosis by a psychiatrist or psychologist and recommended thorough physical with blood work is a good a minimal start. Psychopharmacological is intervention may be necessary to treat acute symptoms, but the standard treatment modality is cognitive behavioral counseling. A skilled clinician in EMDR therapy along with the aforementioned therapy is an excellent option as well. Prayers and blessings on your journey.
Hi,
Thank you for your question. Post-traumatic stress can be resolved through different therapeutic approaches, including Somatic Experiencing (SE), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Within CBT, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Prolonged Exposure (PE) are recommended. Medications have also been found to be helpful in relieving symptoms of PTSD, particularly antidepressants with the strongest evidence supporting Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs). Some of the most common symptoms of trauma targeted by psychotherapy and pharmacological interventions include: reliving the traumatic experience through flashbacks, avoidance of people and places that trigger the trauma, intrusive memories or nightmares, insomnia, anxiety, numbness, loss of interest, and depression.
I hope this information has been helpful!
Best,
Jenna Torres, PsyD
Thank you for your question. Post-traumatic stress can be resolved through different therapeutic approaches, including Somatic Experiencing (SE), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Within CBT, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Prolonged Exposure (PE) are recommended. Medications have also been found to be helpful in relieving symptoms of PTSD, particularly antidepressants with the strongest evidence supporting Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs). Some of the most common symptoms of trauma targeted by psychotherapy and pharmacological interventions include: reliving the traumatic experience through flashbacks, avoidance of people and places that trigger the trauma, intrusive memories or nightmares, insomnia, anxiety, numbness, loss of interest, and depression.
I hope this information has been helpful!
Best,
Jenna Torres, PsyD
PTSD is somewhat complicated depending what type or if you have other under lining disorders with it. Treatment is per individual comfort and expert guiding them so that they together can find the best ways to start dealing with it. Because depending on what stage they are in with it or what is the triggers.
Hello and thank you for your question,
PTSD is a serious condition; however, the seriousness of it depends on the symptoms you are experiencing. Some diagnosed experience all symptoms while some only have a few symptoms. The seriousness of your condition also depends on whether it is acute or chronic PTSD. Learning more about your diagnosis and interventions that allow for improved daily functioning will be important for you moving forward.
Thank you,
Patricia Harris | MA, MS, LPC
PTSD is a serious condition; however, the seriousness of it depends on the symptoms you are experiencing. Some diagnosed experience all symptoms while some only have a few symptoms. The seriousness of your condition also depends on whether it is acute or chronic PTSD. Learning more about your diagnosis and interventions that allow for improved daily functioning will be important for you moving forward.
Thank you,
Patricia Harris | MA, MS, LPC
PTSD is very treatable and the treatment of choice is called Prolonged Exposure (PE). It’s a slow process and takes time but it’s important not to rush it. I would suggest that you find a therapist in your area that offers this treatment modality if you’re not already working with someone. A good resource is PsychologyToday.com you can search for a therapist by area code and you can filter by male/female, your insurance, diagnosis, treatment modality, etc.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is not a serious condition, although for some it can feel this way. If the diagnosis is unaddressed or if trauma is left unresolved overtime, it can lead to an increase in symptoms, as well as an increase in the severity of symptoms. Treatment options such as coping skill development, approaches in trauma focused therapy, CBT, DBT, EMDR are many of the options to help one overcome.
See this link...
https://www.ptsd.va.gov/understand_tx/tx_basics.asp
or
https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/what-are-treatments-for-posttraumatic-stress-disorder
https://www.ptsd.va.gov/understand_tx/tx_basics.asp
or
https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/what-are-treatments-for-posttraumatic-stress-disorder
