PTSD Treatment near Austin TX
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder can be an incredibly isolating disorder. The events that led to the development of PTSD are often too sensitive to talk about openly, and it can be hard for those who suffer from PTSD to reach out to professionals, especially once they have exited the traumatic event, due to expectations of needing to “get over it”. But PTSD is a complex disorder that can last for years, even decades. While it can have a profound impact on someone’s day to day life, it is not untreatable. PTSD treatment can help to re-frame traumatic events, and provide you the tools that you need to emerge from your trauma stronger and more settled.
What is PTSD?
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a disorder that is developed after long-term exposure to traumatic events. Someone can develop PTSD for a variety of reasons, including witnessing a trauma, being physically or mentally abused, or living through a large-scale traumatic event, like war.
PTSD can make it difficult for someone to return to normal life after the traumatic event, or make it feel like the traumatic event is ongoing. Other symptoms of PTSD can include:
- Feeling constantly tense, on guard, or on edge.
- Having difficulty concentrating on everyday tasks
- Having difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
- Having angry or aggressive outbursts
- Engaging in risky, reckless, or destructive behavior
- Recurrent flashbacks or nightmares about the event or trauma
- Depressive episodes where the person has little to no interest in everyday activities
Treatment Options for PTSD
Treatment for PTSD often involves a combination of therapies, lifestyle changes, and in some cases, medications. While there are no specific medications made for PTSD, anti-depressants may be prescribed to help with surrounding symptoms caused by PTSD.
Lifestyle changes, including diet, exercise, and meditation can be effective when it comes to PTSD treatment. Mindfulness can be a particularly useful tool, as it invites you to the present moment, rather than the past, while diet and exercise can help support physical and mental health through endorphin release.
Therapies used in PTSD treatment can include:
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Exposure Therapy
- Group Therapy
PTSD Treatment at Austin Oaks
Austin Oaks offers several inpatient and outpatient programs for those struggling with their mental health. Our programs are designed to meet you where you are on your journey to better mental health. By offering a wide-range of adult services, we can work together to determine the appropriate level of care and develop a treatment plan that targets your specific needs.
Call today at 512-440-4800 to learn more about our services, or schedule a level of care assessment online.
