Experience of a traumatic event can alter brain behavioral stages of response to stress, fear, and memory. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental illness that influences the emotional balance, the functioning of day-to-day activities, and the general well-being. Under the specialty of psychiatry, people will be able to find their balance and sanity.
What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder?
A psychiatric disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), can be developed when one has been exposed to an event that is deeply distressing or life-threatening. It influences the way an individual deals with recollections, emotional experiences, and the perceived threat many years after the situation has occurred.
PTSD may disrupt relationships, performance at work, sleep, and emotional safety. The services of psychiatry are aimed at the interpretation of the symptoms on the neurological and psychological level to facilitate mental stability in the long term.
Who Can Develop PTSD?
PTSD is a problem that may impact individuals regardless of their age, background, or profession. Persons who might be at greater risk include:
- Persons injured in accidents or calamities.
- First responders and veterans in the military.
- Victims of violence or abuse
- Individuals who have undergone certain traumatizing experiences.
- The people who have experienced long-term stress or frequent trauma.
The fact of PTSD does not mean that a person is weak; it is merely the way the brain adjusts to excessive stress.
Common Causes of PTSD
The PTSD may occur after the events or witnessing occurrences such as:
- Extreme accidents/injuries.
- Physical or emotional abuse
- Sexual assault
- Military combat exposure
- Natural disasters
- Sudden loss of a loved one
Psychiatry services also help in the identification of the impact of the trauma on the brain chemistry, emotion regulation, and stress response systems.
Signs and Symptoms of PTSD
Symptoms may manifest either soon after the trauma or many months following the trauma. The typical PTSD symptoms are:
- Intrusive memories or flashbacks.
- Nightmares or sleeping problems.
- Traumatic reminiscence should be avoided.
- Heightened anxiety or worsening.
- Blindness or psychological distraction.
- Difficulty concentrating
- Increased startle response
The degree of the symptoms can be different and can change as time goes on without professional psychiatric attention.
Types of PTSD
PTSD can be manifested in various ways, which include:
- Acute PTSD – These do not exceed three months.
- Chronic PTSD – Continues past three months.
- Delayed-onset PTSD – Those that occur months or years later.
- Complex PTSD – That relates to repeated or protracted trauma.
Psychiatry services evaluate the patterns of the symptoms to ascertain the individualized approaches.
How is PTSD Diagnosed?
Diagnosis is made by undergoing an extensive psychiatric examination, which includes:
- Review of trauma history
- The duration and intensity of symptoms were measured.
- Social and psychological evaluation.
- Assessment of sleeping and anxiety.
Licensed psychiatric professionals use evidence-based diagnostic standards so as to identify and make care plans correctly.
Psychiatry Services for PTSD
The purpose of psychiatry services is to stabilize emotional responses, increase mental performance, and improve overall mental health in the long term. Care may include:
- Psychiatric evaluations
Medication management
Ongoing symptom monitoring
Coordinating with the service givers where necessary.
All the service plans in psychiatry are personalized in nature based on the symptoms, past, and objectives of the individual.
What Can I Expect From Telehealth at Orlando Premier Psychiatry Behavioral Health?
There are also other cases when a prescription of special antidepressants may be applied to assist in the control of the mood and sleep pattern and relieve anxiety symptoms. Your provider will also work with you to determine what would be most appropriate for your case.
Telehealth Benefits Include:
- Psychiatric assessments are confidential.
- Evidence-based PTSD Services
- Flexible scheduling
- Decreasing the travel and waiting periods.
Our caring providers focus on the use of trauma-informed care and design individualized plan courses for every patient with acute PTSD or complex post-traumatic stress disorder.
Take the First Step Toward Healing
Post-traumatic stress disorder can be overwhelming to live with, but there will be help.
Orlando Premier Psychiatry will help you start a recovery process right now.
📞 Call us at (407) 565-3546 for help.
FAQs About Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
What are the 5 signs of PTSD?
Intrusive memories, avoidance behavior, changes in mood of a negative nature, hypervigilance, and sleep disturbances are the five typical symptoms of PTSD. These effects last more than one month and disrupt normal operations.
Do you recover from PTSD?
Most people indeed overcome PTSD after services. Psychiatry services, drugs and good support networks are very effective in minimizing symptoms and assisting people in achieving emotional stability and quality of life.
What are the 17 symptoms of PTSD?
The 17 symptoms of PTSD fall into the categories of intrusion, avoidance, negative cognition and mood and hyperarousal, which includes flashbacks, nightmares, emotional numbness, irritability, and concentration difficulties, and sleeping issues.
What is the best therapy for PTSD?
CBT, EMDR, and exposure can be viewed as the most effective support, as they are trauma-focused. The most appropriate services are based on the severity of the symptoms, past traumas, and personal preferences.
Is PTSD considered a mental illness?
Yes. Post-traumatic stress disorder is a medically accepted psychiatric disorder that is diagnosed by mental health professionals using evidence-based interventions and medication.
