WHAT IS
PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder that may occur in people
who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event such as a natural disaster,
a serious accident, a terrorist act, war/combat, or rape;
or who have been threatened with death, sexual violence or serious injury.
SYMPTOMS
RELIVING
People with PTSD repeatedly relive the ordeal through thoughts and memories of the trauma.
These may include flashbacks, hallucinations and nightmares. They also may feel great distress when certain things remind them of the trauma, such as the anniversary date of the event
SYMPTOMS
AVOIDING
The person may avoid people, places, thoughts or situations that may remind them of the trauma.
This can lead to feelings of detachment and isolation from family and friends, as well as a loss of interest in activities that the person once enjoyed
SYMPTOMS
INCREASED AROUSAL
Excessive emotions; problems relating to others, including feeling or showing affection; difficulty falling or staying asleep; irritability; outbursts of anger; difficulty concentrating; and easily startled.
The person may also suffer physical symptoms such as increased blood pressure and heart rate, rapid breathing, muscle tension and nausea
SYMPTOMS
NEGATIVE COGNITIONS AND MOOD
This refers to thoughts and feelings related to blame, estrangement and memories of the traumatic event
Understanding PTSD
PTSD is post traumatic stress disorder, something that integrative psych has an holistic approach with
Trauma and PTSD: PTSD is a longer-term mental disorder that may develop in individuals who experienced trauma. The individual diagnosed must have directly experienced or witnessed a life-threatening event. Approximately 20 % of people who experience a traumatic event will develop PTSD
Integrative Psych treats PTSD across the lifespan.
PTSD is post traumatic stress disorder, something that integrative psych has an holistic approach with
If you have suicidal thoughts
If you or someone you know has suicidal thoughts, get help right away through one or more of these resources:
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Reach out to a close friend or loved one.
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Contact a minister, a spiritual leader or someone in your faith community.
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Call a suicide hotline number — in the United States, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) to reach a trained counselor. Use that same number and press 1 to reach the Veterans Crisis Line.
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Make an appointment with your doctor or a mental health professional.
If you are experiencing signs & symptoms of PTSD, reach out to us to get the care that you need