Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Understanding and Treating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder :
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is a disorder that can develop after a significantly traumatic event is experienced, witnessed or received by word of mouth. It is marked by chronic hyperarousal causing constant anxiety that can crescendo into panic symptoms, exaggerated startle response, intrusive memories of the traumatic event, hypervigilance of one’s surroundings, social withdrawal, insomnia, nightmares, emotional dysregulation and flashbacks that feel as if the person is reliving the trauma.
PTSD is usually treated with a mix of therapy and medications. These medications may include antidepressants, mood stabilizers, antipsychotics, or drugs to help with anxiety and sleep. The medications are often suboptimal in their efficacy and can cause side effects.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is a disorder that can develop after a significantly traumatic event is experienced, witnessed or received by word of mouth. It is marked by chronic hyperarousal causing constant anxiety that can crescendo into panic symptoms, exaggerated startle response, intrusive memories of the traumatic event, hypervigilance of one’s surroundings, social withdrawal, insomnia, nightmares, emotional dysregulation and flashbacks that feel as if the person is reliving the trauma.
PTSD is usually treated with a mix of therapy and medications. These medications may include antidepressants, mood stabilizers, antipsychotics, or drugs to help with anxiety and sleep. The medications are often suboptimal in their efficacy and can cause side effects.
TMS Therapy for PTSD
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) has been shown to be an effective treatment for PTSD. It can help reduce symptoms such as:
- Nightmares
- Flashbacks
- Constant feelings of being “on edge” (hypervigilance)
- High anxiety
As symptoms improve, many people find their mood lifts and they’re able to enjoy activities and social events again. Another benefit is that TMS can reduce the need for medications, which helps patients avoid the common side effects that often come with them.
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