4 Essential Things You Should Know About Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

1. 4 4 Essential Things You Should Know Essential Things You Should Know About About Post Post- -Traumatic Stress Disorder Traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD (Post PTSD (Post- -traumatic Stress Disorder) is a serious mental health problem that traumatic Stress Disorder) is a serious mental health problem that develops after an individual has experienced or witnessed a traumatic or terrifying develops after an individual has experienced or witnessed a traumatic or terrifying situation in which situation in which there was physical harm or threat. This mental health problem there was physical harm or threat. This mental health problem generally causes intense fear, horror, or helplessness. In this article, we will discuss generally causes intense fear, horror, or helplessness. In this article, we will discuss symptoms, causes, and treatment for PTSD. symptoms, causes, and treatment for PTSD. PTSD can have long PTSD can have long- -term term effects including effects including nightmares, flashbac nightmares, flashbacks, anxiety, ks, anxiety, avoidance, avoidance, changes changes in in mood mood and and thinking, thinking, and and many many others. others.

2. There are some examples of events such as crimes, major accident There are some examples of events such as crimes, major accidents s, , and the and the death of death of loved ones, and many others that can trigger PTSD. loved ones, and many others that can trigger PTSD. This mental health problem can disturb an individual’s life. It is ideal to find This mental health problem can disturb an individual’s life. It is ideal to find one of one of the best PTSD treatment centers in Las Vegas the best PTSD treatment centers in Las Vegas, or wherever you live, to recover the , or wherever you live, to recover the problem. problem. Below, I’m going to share symptoms, causes, and treatment for PTSD. Below, I’m going to share symptoms, causes, and treatment for PTSD. 1. 1. Symptoms and Diagnosis Symptoms and Diagnosis The symptoms of PTSD generally start within 3 months of the event. Here are some The symptoms of PTSD generally start within 3 months of the event. Here are some types of symptoms that will help you recognize the problem. types of symptoms that will help you recognize the problem. Avoidance Symptoms Avoidance Symptoms R Refusing to discuss the event with someone efusing to discuss the event with someone Avoiding situations, which remind the event Avoiding situations, which remind the event Intrusion Symptoms Intrusion Symptoms Nightmare Nightmare Flashback or sensation that the event is happening again Flashback or sensation that the event is happening again Fearful thoughts Fearful thoughts Arousal and Reactivity Symptoms Arousal and Reactivity Symptoms Irritability Irritability Difficulty sleeping Difficulty sleeping Feeling tense and anxious Feeling tense and anxious Causes of PTSD Causes of PTSD

3. PTSD generally develops after experiencing a terrifying event. Here are some examples, PTSD generally develops after experiencing a terrifying event. Here are some examples, including: including: Natural disasters Natural disasters Major accidents Major accidents Terrorist attacks Terrorist attacks Personal assault Personal assault Death of loved ones Death of loved ones Being a victim of crime Being a victim of crime Receiving a life Receiving a life- -threatening diagnosis and many others threatening diagnosis and many others Risk Factors Risk Factors There are some risk factors that can increase the chances of experiencing the There are some risk factors that can increase the chances of experiencing the symptoms of PTSD. And here are some of these, including: symptoms of PTSD. And here are some of these, including: After an event, experience additional problems After an event, experience additional problems Lackin Lacking social support after experiencing an event g social support after experiencing an event Having a mental health problem history Having a mental health problem history Having poor physical health Having poor physical health There are some physical and genetic factors that can play a role. And they may also There are some physical and genetic factors that can play a role. And they may also impact the chance of experiencing anxiety, depression, and P impact the chance of experiencing anxiety, depression, and PTSD. TSD. Brain Structure: Brain Structure: In a brain scan In a brain scan,, it is shown that the hippocampus seems different in it is shown that the hippocampus seems different in a a person person with with PTSD, PTSD, compared compared with with others. others.

4. The hippocampus is generally involved in The hippocampus is generally involved in processing emotional feelings and processing emotional feelings and memories. It can also affect the chance of memories. It can also affect the chance of having flashbacks. having flashbacks. Response to Stress: Response to Stress: In an individual with PTSD, the level of hormones that are In an individual with PTSD, the level of hormones that are released in the fight to f released in the fight to fllight situations may be different. ight situations may be different. Gender: Gender: Gender plays a huge role. Many studies have suggested that men are more Gender plays a huge role. Many studies have suggested that men are more llikely to experie ikely to experience violence whi nce violence while women have a higher chance of experiencing PTSD. le women have a higher chance of experiencing PTSD. Treatment for PTSD Treatment for PTSD PTSD’s treatment basically includes PTSD’s treatment basically includes psychotherapy, counseling, or a combination psychotherapy, counseling, or a combination of of both both.. Psychotherapy Psychotherapy Cognitive Cognitive- -Behavioral Therapy: Behavioral Therapy: During this therapy, individuals le During this therapy, individuals learn new ways of arn new ways of thinking about anything. thinking about anything. The mental imagery of terrifying event can help the people work through the trauma The mental imagery of terrifying event can help the people work through the trauma and also expand control of the fear and distress and also expand control of the fear and distress Exposure Therapy: Exposure Therapy: In this therapy, people can talk independently about the event In this therapy, people can talk independently about the event a and also confirm the cause of the fear in a safe and controlled environment. nd also confirm the cause of the fear in a safe and controlled environment. This therapy helps the individuals feel they have control over their thoughts and This therapy helps the individuals feel they have control over their thoughts and feelings. feelings. Medications Medications There are some medications that can be used for treating PTS There are some medications that can be used for treating PTSD D. .

5. It also helps in treating anxiety, depression, sleep problem symptoms, and many It also helps in treating anxiety, depression, sleep problem symptoms, and many others. others. It is also ideal to take medication along with psychotherapy for treating PTSD. It is also ideal to take medication along with psychotherapy for treating PTSD. CONTACT US CONTACT US 702 702- -987 987- -6174 6174 4958 South Rainbow Blvd. 4958 South Rainbow Blvd. Suite 100 Las Vegas, NV 89118 Suite 100 Las Vegas, NV 89118 support@ support@mindbrainlv.com mindbrainlv.com www.mindbrainlv.com www.mindbrainlv.com