Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

PTSD is caused by exposure to traumatic events. While many people recover over time, others struggle with persistent symptoms that affect their quality of life.

Symptoms may appear within three months of the event or even years later.

Symptoms:

  • Recurring memories or nightmares of the event
  • Intense emotional and physical distress when reminded of the trauma
  • Avoiding discussions about the event
  • Ongoing fear, guilt, or blame
  • Feeling emotionally numb or detached
  • Easily startled
  • Self-destructive behavior
  • Difficulty concentrating

For children under 6:

  • Reenacting trauma in play
  • Nightmares related to the event

Treatment:

  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Prolonged Exposure (PE)