Psychiatry - Adult
Psychiatry - Adult
Psychiatry - Adult
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) diagnosis involves a comprehensive evaluation by a mental health professional. Our psychiatry providers are qualified in the efficient diagnosis and treating of PTSD, and they will guide you through an assessment during your initial evaluation appointment, discussing your experiences, feelings, and symptoms. Sometimes further questionnaires and tests might provide deeper insights. Honesty during this process is crucial. If you suspect PTSD or are currently looking for a better provider experience for your PTSD, our service may be a good fit for you. A TeleMed2U psychiatry provider will provide guidance and shed light on your path to understanding, support, and healing from this very common disorder. Remember, seeking help is the first step toward recovery.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is typically treated through a combination of medication, psychotherapy, and eventually, self-management coping strategies.
There are multiple medications, like SSRIs, SNRIs, prazosin or others, have been long utilized for management of symptoms of PTSD. Psychotherapy is also essential in the treatment of PTSD. Trauma-Focused Therapy and Prolonged Exposure therapy are two forms of cognitive-behavioral therapies commonly employed for treating PTSD. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) represents another therapeutic approach involving the processing of traumatic memories while simultaneously focusing on a distracting stimulus, such as hand movements or sounds. Therapy also helps leverage self-management coping strategies, like meditation, relaxation techniques, regular physical activity, maintaining a healthy diet, refraining from alcohol and drugs, and ensuring sufficient sleep.In terms of medication, there are several options available to help manage PTSD symptoms. The first class of medications falls under SSRI, such as Prozac (fluoxetine) or Zoloft (sertraline). Another category is SNRI, which includes Cymbalta (duloxetine) or Effexor XR (venlafaxine). Additionally, medications like Prazosin have been utilized to alleviate nightmares associated with PTSD. In addition to these options, your provider might try Atypical antipsychotics that have also proven effective in reducing anger and intrusive thoughts associated with PTSD.
Psychotherapy stands as a primary treatment for PTSD and can be conducted individually or within a group setting. Trauma-Focused Therapy and Prolonged Exposure (PE) therapy are two forms of cognitive-behavioral therapies commonly employed for treating PTSD. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) represents another therapeutic approach involving the processing of traumatic memories while simultaneously focusing on a distracting stimulus, such as hand movements or sounds.
Patients also need to leverage self-management coping strategies that they learn in therapy to manage symptoms and stress. These strategies can include meditation, relaxation techniques, regular physical activity, maintaining a healthy diet, refraining from alcohol and drugs, and ensuring sufficient sleep.
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