PTSD Treatment
PTSD Treatment in Tampa, FL
Despite how grim the future may look with PTSD, know that you are never beyond hope for recovery. There are lots of options, both old and new, for treatment that may help you find relief from your symptoms.
Symptoms & Diagnosis
The symptoms of PTSD usually start up within a month of the original traumatic event, but in some cases may not appear until even years after the event happened. There are many symptoms, but they generally fall into one of the four categories:
- Intrusive memories
- Avoidance
- Negative moods
- Changes in physical and emotional reactions
PTSD Treatment
Ketamine, first developed and approved by the FDA as an anesthetic, is a promising new innovation in the field of anxiety treatment. Research indicates ketamine may be an important new treatment for PTSD.
Frequently Asked Questions About PTSD
PTSD varies greatly between cases, and is often misunderstood and incorrectly portrayed by society at large. Here are some pertinent facts about PTSD you may not have been aware of.
- Flashbacks to the event
- Nightmares or dreams about the event
- Emotional or physical distress about things that remind you of the event
- Going out of your way to avoid things or places that remind you of the event
- Hopelessness
- Memory problems
- Social withdrawal
- Loss of interest in hobbies
- Always feeling on guard
- Self-destructive behavior
- Difficulty sleeping
- Difficulty concentrating
- Angry outbursts
Treatments for PTSD
PTSD can be treated through a variety of medical treatments, antidepressants, lifestyle changes, and home remedies.
- Ketamine infusions
- Psychotherapy
- Medication
- Exercise
- Healthy diet
We Can Help!
if you or perhaps a loved one is struggling with severe anxiety, and other PTSD treatment methods have failed to help, then ketamine is a viable treatment option for you.
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