Post-traumatic stress disorder (sometimes referred to as PTSD) is a physical condition. Don't be ashamed and don't try to shrug off the feelings. We urge you to see a specialist. The sooner you get properly diagnosed, the sooner you can begin post-traumatic stress disorder treatment and regain control of your life and your relationships. The good news is that therapy, which may include medication, cognitive behavioral therapy, and counseling therapy (specific to your experience), or a combination of all three, really does work. You won't feel better overnight, but you'll learn how to cope with the memory of what happened and take back control of your life.
Without prompt treatment, post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms, such as chronic sleep deprivation and stress, can get more intense and harder to handle, but with treatment you can begin to get rid of such symptoms and avoid a cascade of related health problems, from high blood pressure and heart disease to diabetes and depression.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (sometimes referred to as PTSD) is a
physical condition. Don't be ashamed and don't try to shrug off the
feelings. We urge you to see a specialist. The sooner you get
properly diagnosed, the sooner you can begin...
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Dr. Michael Roizen answered:Post-traumatic stress disorder (sometimes referred to as PTSD) is a physical condition. Don't be ashamed and don't try to shrug off the feelings. We urge you to see a specialist. The sooner you get properly diagnosed, the sooner you can begin post-traumatic stress disorder treatment and regain control of your life and your relationships. The good news is that therapy, which may include medication, cognitive behavioral therapy, and counseling therapy (specific to your experience), or a combination of all three, really does work. You won't feel better overnight, but you'll learn how to cope with the memory of what happened and take back control of your life.
