PTSD stands for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. It is a mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a terrifying, shocking, or dangerous event. While it is normal to feel afraid during and after trauma, individuals with PTSD continue to feel stressed and frightened long after the danger has passed.
Symptoms typically begin within three months of the traumatic event, though they can sometimes manifest years later. To be diagnosed, they must last for more than a month and significantly interfere with daily life. They are generally grouped into four categories:
Events that commonly lead to PTSD include military combat, physical or sexual assault, serious accidents, natural disasters, or the sudden, unexpected death of a loved one. While many people are exposed to trauma, not everyone develops PTSD; a combination of genetics, neurobiology, and psychological resilience factors determines who develops the disorder. [1, 2, 3, 4]
PTSD is a highly treatable condition. Effective treatments include: [1]
If medication is appropriate, our provider offers careful and supportive medication management, including:
Our goal is to help you feel better with the least amount of medication necessary.
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