What You Need to Know About PTSD

Post-traumatic stress disorder is a type of mental health condition that is triggered by a traumatic event. A person with PTSD experiences flashbacks, nightmares, and uncontrollable thoughts about a traumatic event they witnessed or experienced. This mental health condition can co-occur with other illnesses like depression.

The symptoms of PTSD usually begin one month after the traumatic event. However, the symptoms may not occur until years after the event. These symptoms require behavioral healthcare services as they can interfere with a person’s personal life, career, and ability to perform daily tasks. Common PTSD symptoms include:

•  Intrusive, recurrent, and distressing memories of the traumatic event.
• Upsetting nightmares about the traumatic event and reliving it through flashbacks.
• Avoidance of certain places, people, or activities that remind them of the traumatic event.
• Memory problems, feeling detached from loved ones, and hopelessness about the future.
• Self-destructive behavior, angry outbursts, and overwhelming feelings of guilt.

It’s important to note that symptoms can vary in intensity over time. Hence, a person with PTSD may have more severe symptoms when they are stressed or come across reminders of a past traumatic event. To cope with the condition, counseling in Georgia is necessary. Treatment for PTSD generally includes therapy to improve symptoms, restore self-esteem, and teach skills to deal with its symptoms. Medications can also be prescribed to help deal with specific symptoms related to PTSD.

We at JEHOVAHS BEHAVIORAL CARE LLC offer mental health, behavioral health, and telehealth services. We perform initial psychiatric evaluations and diagnoses of mental health illnesses like PTSD. Get in touch today to schedule an in-person or online appointment.