The Symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Post-traumatic stress disorder develops in some individuals who have experienced a dangerous, shocking, or traumatic event. More commonly referred to as PTSD, nearly everyone experiences a range of reactions after trauma. While most people recover naturally, those who continue to experience problems may be diagnosed with PTSD and require mental health services in Texas.

Likewise, we will discuss the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder:

• Avoidance symptoms

  Avoidance symptoms are triggered by things that remind the person of the traumatic event. These symptoms can cause the person to change their routine. Symptoms include staying away from certain places or events and avoiding feelings or thoughts related to the traumatic event.

• Re-experiencing symptoms

  Re-experiencing symptoms may disrupt a person’s normal routine with symptoms that stem from the person’s thoughts and feelings. Certain words, objects, or situations that are reminders of the event can also trigger re-experiencing symptoms, such as flashbacks and nightmares.

• Cognition and mood symptoms

  These symptoms begin or worsen after the traumatic event and can make the person feel alienated or detached from loved ones. This entails trouble remembering key aspects of the traumatic event, distorted feelings like guilt, and negative thoughts about oneself.

The main treatment for PTSD are medications, psychotherapy, or a combination of both. However, PTSD affects people differently, so a treatment that works for one person with PTSD may not work for another.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is also strongly recommended for treating PTSD. CBT focuses on the relationship among feelings, behaviors, and thoughts and how changes in any of these factors improve functioning in other domains.

Scaribun Psychiatric Services is a dependable provider of high-quality psychiatric services in San Antonio, Texas. Set an appointment with us to arrange our services.