Mental health disorders affect many Americans each year. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) alone impacts millions of people annually, and many Americans will develop PTSD at some point in their life. The leading causes of PTSD are experiencing trauma and witnessing a traumatic event. While not everyone who experiences the same trauma will develop PTSD, some may experience persistent symptoms long after the event.
PTSD can cause severe symptoms and be disabling. Veterans and people who work in dangerous professions are more prone to develop PTSD. Unfortunately, there is not a cure for PTSD, and it is a chronic mental health condition. Proper treatment at a mental health treatment center, including therapy and medications, can drastically reduce the severity of symptoms and allow you to manage your condition effectively. To learn more about this condition and the treatment options available, contact Rose Hill Center today at 866.367.0220.
Do I Have PTSD?
PTSD is a trauma-related mental health disorder that causes you to experience symptoms like anxiety and depression when you recall or remember a traumatic event. The symptoms must persist for a period of time after the event in order to meet the diagnostic criteria for PTSD.
PTSD causes a variety of symptoms, which can sometimes be confused with other mental health conditions.
Some of the most common symptoms of PTSD include:
- Anxiety and panic attacks
- Night terrors
- Flashbacks to the traumatic event
- Difficulty sleeping
- Avoiding places or people that remind you of the traumatizing event
- Experiencing blackouts when reminded of the traumatic event
It is not fully understood why some people develop PTSD and not others. Symptoms may persist for months or years after the original event. Sometimes PTSD can result in difficulty functioning or socializing with others. PTSD symptoms can become severe enough that you avoid environments that remind you of the traumatic event. You may have trouble coping with loud noises or large crowds. Alternatively, you may experience panic or anxiety attacks when you face your triggers.
How is PTSD Treated?
Understanding the causes of PTSD is essential to treatment. Although there is no cure, PTSD can become manageable. Medications can help reduce and alleviate symptoms, such as nightmares, anxiety, and insomnia. Individual counseling can help you find a safe, supportive place to share your thoughts and feelings about the traumatizing event. Cognitive-behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy provides you with the tools to learn how better to control your thoughts, feelings, and actions.
Learning how to cope with symptoms is another way treatment can help you re-stabilize and recover. Triggers can cause symptoms, so finding ways to control your emotions and thoughts and prepare for triggers can help you minimize your symptoms. Group therapy helps improve your ability to communicate and express yourself to the people around you. It can also provide you with a support network of people struggling with the same issues.
Finding PTSD Treatment Today
The causes of PTSD can make it difficult to cope with symptoms, making it hard to enjoy life fully. Reaching out for help is a great first step to learn how to manage your symptoms and find recovery. Rose Hill Center offers an exemplary PTSD treatment program in Michigan. Our team has the experience, compassion, and dedication to support you during treatment. To assist you in your recovery, we offer a range of therapeutic options, including:
You don’t have to let PTSD rule your life any longer. With our help, you can put your mental health condition in the past, allowing you to move forward into the future with confidence. To learn more about our programs and your treatment options, call us today at 866.367.0220.
