PTSD

What is PTSD?

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a serious mental health condition that some individuals develop following a dangerous, stressful, or overwhelming event. The stress of what they have been through lingers and causes a variety of disruptive symptoms that can be hard to live with. 

If it’s been more than a month since the distressing event occurred and you’re still shaken and unable to feel safe, contact EL Elyon Medpsych services.

What are the common signs of PTSD?

PTSD symptoms can appear quickly or take time to manifest and worsen. You might experience:

• Flashbacks that feel like reliving the event
• An inability to relax
• Staying hypervigilant, even in situations that aren’t inherently dangerous
• Inappropriate outbursts of anger
• Sleep disturbances like insomnia and nightmares
• Severe distress when reminded of what happened
• Avoiding activities, places, or people connected to the trauma
• Emotional numbness
• Feeling disconnected from others
• Concentration and memory issues

These symptoms can strain your relationships, create friction where you work or go to school, and get between you and your goals. Don’t hesitate to seek professional support if you’re distressed.

What types of trauma can cause PTSD?

Any distressing experience can trigger PTSD. Some common causes include:

• Childhood abuse or neglect
• Experiencing or even witnessing domestic violence
• Military combat or deployment
• Sexual or physical assault
• Accidents or injuries
• Natural disasters such as tornadoes, fires, earthquakes, or floods

You don’t have to justify your distress or lingering anxiety. If your PTSD symptoms impact your life, regardless of whether others understand the severity of your trauma, you can get the compassionate, whole-person care you deserve.

How do you treat PTSD?

At EL Elyon Medpsych Services, Acelise utilizes a variety of tools designed to address trauma, including:

Safety planning

Acelise helps you recognize triggers and cope more healthily.

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy

EMDR helps your brain reprocess and reduce the intensity of traumatic memories.

Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)

This type of talk therapy helps you process the triggering event and form new thought patterns.

Medication management

Acelise may recommend antidepressants or other medications to help you manage your symptoms and support the work you’re doing in therapy. Medication management via convenient telehealth ensures your treatment is safe and consistent.

Healing from traumatic experiences takes time, but better days are ahead. Call or book online to address PTSD at EL Elyon Medpsych Services today.