PTSD
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner located in Elk Grove, CA
Trauma can affect you for many years and develop into a serious mental health condition called post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner Veronica Kamau, PMHNP-BC, of Jabali Behavioral Health Nursing, Inc., is here to help and offers PTSD support to residents of Elk Grove, California. Setting up a visit online or over the phone is easy, so don’t delay.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop when you experience a traumatic event. During World War I, the condition was often referred to as “shell shock,” and after World War II, it was sometimes called “combat fatigue.” Today, researchers understand that PTSD is not limited to soldiers or times of war.
In many cases, people who live through trauma find themselves experiencing unwanted thoughts or anxieties when faced with memories or triggering scenarios that remind them of the initial trauma.
Flashbacks are one symptom of PTSD, but the condition can cause numerous other reactions. Some of the signs of PTSD include:
If you notice these changes, it’s important to reach out for help right away.
A wide range of life experiences can cause PTSD. As mentioned above, soldiers who experience warfare often find themselves experiencing symptoms. Some other situations that can lead to PTSD include:
These are just a few circumstances that can cause or contribute to PTSD. It’s even possible to develop the condition if you are not the target of these situations but only witness them.
Treating PTSD is a highly personalized process. Talk therapy can help by teaching you how to recognize painful negative emotions and respond to them in a healthy manner. Exposure therapy helps you develop tolerance to triggering situations over time through carefully controlled exposure.
Medication might play a role in your treatment path. This can be especially beneficial in the early stages of therapy when you are most anxious about confronting your PTSD. Antidepressants can be beneficial to some, and other medications can help with sleep disruption or anxiety.
When you’re ready to move forward with PTSD treatment, call Jabali Behavioral Health Nursing, Inc. to schedule a visit. Online booking is also an option and is fast and easy.