PTSD - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

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PTSD

• Things You Need To Know About PTSD

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Agenda

• Introduction
• Causes
• Risk
• Symptoms
• Treatment

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Introduction

• PTSD
• Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), once called
  shell shock or battle fatigue syndrome, is a
  serious condition that can develop after a person
  has experienced or witnessed a traumatic or
  terrifying event in which there was serious
  physical harm or threat. PTSD is a lasting
  consequence of traumatic ordeals that cause
  intense fear, helplessness, or horror. Examples
  of things that can bring on PTSD include sexual
  or physical assault, the unexpected death of a
  loved one, an accident, war, or natural disaster.
  Families of victims can develop PTSD, as can
  emergency personnel and rescue workers
• About 3.6 of adult Americans -- about 5.2
  million people -- have PTSD during the course of
  a year, and an estimated 7.8 million Americans
  will develop PTSD at some point in their lives.
  PTSD can develop at any age, including childhood.
  Women are more likely to develop PTSD than men.
  This may be due to the fact that women are more
  likely to be victims of domestic violence, abuse,
  and rape.

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Causes

• Types of events that can lead to PTSD include
• serious accidents
• physical or sexual assault
• abuse, including childhood or domestic abuse
• exposure to traumatic events at work, including
  remote exposure
• serious health problems, such as being admitted
  to intensive care
• childbirth experiences, such as losing a baby
• war and conflict
• torture

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Risk
If you have had depression or anxiety in the
past, or you do not receive much support from
family or friends, you're more susceptible to
developing PTSD after a traumatic event. There
may also be a genetic factor involved in PTSD.
For example, having a parent with a mental health
problem is thought to increase your chances of
developing the condition.
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Symptoms

• Symptoms of PTSD most often begin within 3 months
  of the event. In some cases, however, they dont
  begin until years later. The severity and
  duration of the illness can vary. Some people
  recover within 6 months, while others have it
  much longer.

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Symptoms

• Symptoms of PTSD often are grouped into four main
  categories, including
• Reliving People with PTSD repeatedly relive the
  ordeal through thoughts and memories of the
  trauma. These may include flashbacks, hallucinatio
  ns, and nightmares. They also may feel great
  distress when certain things remind them of the
  trauma, such as the anniversary date of the
  event.

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Symptoms

• Avoiding The person may avoid people, places,
  thoughts, or situations that may remind them of
  the trauma. This can lead to feelings of
  detachment and isolation from family and friends,
  as well as a loss of interest in activities that
  the person once enjoyed.

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Symptoms

• Increased arousal These include excessive
  emotions problems relating to others, including
  feeling or showing affection difficulty falling
  or staying asleep irritability outbursts of
  anger difficulty concentrating and being
  "jumpy" or easily startled. The person may also
  suffer physical symptoms, such as increased blood
  pressure and heart rate, rapid breathing, muscle
  tension, nausea, and diarrhea.

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Symptoms

• Negative cognitions and mood This refers to
  thoughts and feelings related to blame,
  estrangement, and memories of the traumatic event.

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Treatment

• At Bella Nirvana Center Drug and Alcohol
  Treatment Center, we understand how hard it is to
  functions in a daily basis when you are suffering
  from PTSD, Anxiety, and depression. We have a
  well-experienced counselor that will help you on
  how to cope with stress and learn some tools. Our
  physician who is well experienced in handling
  clients who have PTSD will assist you with a
  medication regimen.
• Bella Nirvana Center, A Drug and Alcohol
  Treatment Center Sacramento, California. Historic
  Folsom is a beautiful crime-free town of
  Sacramento County. It is the only program where
  clients are monitored by physicians on a daily
  basis. Our approach is evidence-based,
  comprehensive, individualized and holistic. Call
  us today at 916-222-2181 or Email us at
  bnc_at_bellanirvanacenter.com.

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