PTSD - Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

PTSD is an emotional, mental, and physical response from living through or witnessing a traumatic event. Examples of people that might develop PTSD and experiences that might cause PTSD include:

• Victims of crime
• Police officers
• Fire Department personnel
• First Responders
• Military Service personnel 
• Health Care Professionals
• Motor vehicle accidents
• Death of a loved one
• Natural disasters
• A life-threatening event  
• Physical, sexual, verbal, mental or emotional abuse and neglect

 Some of the symptoms of PTSD include:

• Difficulty concentrating and focusing
• Sleep disturbance
• Isolating behavior
• Being easily startled
• Flashbacks
• Nightmares
• A sense of detachment
• Intrusive distressing memories
• Avoidance behaviors
• Hyper awareness of your surroundings
• Symptoms of anxiety
• Symptoms of depression

Yes, there are several ways to help manage PTSD. At River Oaks Psych we offer support, medication management, therapy, and guidance. For help with managing your PTSD schedule an appointment today.