Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Treatment

What is PTSD?

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a condition that some people develop after experiencing a dangerous, shocking, or terrifying event (in some cases, a series of events).

What Are the Symptoms of PTSD?

Post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms include:

• Avoidance — staying away from places or events that remind you of the traumatic experience or avoiding thoughts and feelings related to the traumatic event
• Changes in physical and emotional reactions — getting more easily startled, difficulty sleeping, sudden sadness, or angry outbursts
• Changes in mood and cognition — trouble remembering the event and feeling guilt or blame
• Re-experiencing — flashbacks, bad dreams, night terrors, or intrusive thoughts

The development of PTSD varies from person to person. Trauma can be induced by a variety of traumas varying from car crashes and domestic abuse to the loss of a loved one. Some will experience symptoms beginning immediately after a traumatic event, and others won’t experience symptoms until years later. Just as with any mental illness, recovery time and processes vary by individual as well.

Treatment for PTSD

The most common PTSD treatments include medication and psychotherapy. Antidepressants are commonly used as PTSD medication, but talk therapy, (psychotherapy), is also a frequently effective treatment for PTSD because it can help patients recognize their triggers.

Since PTSD affects everyone differently, however, different treatment options are crucial to ensuring successful treatment. New treatments such as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and ketamine infusion therapy are being used to treat patients who haven’t received adequate symptom relief from more traditional treatment methods, with great success.

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)

TMS uses magnetic coils to stimulate certain parts of your brain. It is an FDA-approved treatment for conditions like depression, as well as anxiety and PTSD. If medication and therapy aren’t working for you, consider TMS as an option.

Ketamine Therapy

Serenity Mental Health Centers also provides ketamine infusion therapy as a supplement to TMS or a standalone treatment. Ketamine has proven to be an effective treatment for depression, anxiety, and a variety of other mental illnesses. Check with one our psychiatrists to see if this medication might be a fit for you.

Get Help for PTSD

Don’t let PTSD stop you from living life to the fullest. Remember, asking for help is not a weakness – it is a sign of proactive self-care and maturity. Serenity Mental Health Centers can help you take the first step and give you the ongoing support you need to take back control and get a fresh start.

Call us at 844-692-4100 or send us a message to learn more and schedule an appointment at one of our convenient locations in Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, or Utah.