December 12, 2020
Types of PTSD Treatments and Therapies
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A person develops post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) when they experience an event that’s life-threatening or emotionally shattering. This leaves the victim feeling helpless and frightened. Experiences involving rape, child abuse, and military combat are just a few of the causes of this disorder.
Individuals struggling with PTSD, especially veterans, liken it to a living nightmare that they keep on reliving — terrible flashbacks that render them unresponsive and drained. Certain people and places can act as triggers to bring on the symptoms of PTSD.
While some people manage to shake off PTSD on their own or with assistance from others, many others are not so lucky. Moreover, experts say there’s a higher risk for a person afflicted with PTSD to see a worsening of their condition if it’s left untreated.
For some people, PTSD may last for a few months. For others, it may last up to 50 years after they had the traumatic experience.
The 3 Top Treatments for PTSD
People who encounter traumatic events don’t always develop PTSD. Certain factors determine a person’s vulnerability to the disorder.
For those who develop PTSD, treatments are available that can help them manage or overcome the affliction. These treatments should only be done under the guidance of mental health professionals.
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
This is a type of psychotherapy that has proven to be very effective in treating PTSD. This isn’t just a treatment for short-term wellness or relief. This type of therapy has proven its long-term effectiveness as well. It’s a form of treatment that focuses on the main events that led to the development of PTSD. The average treatment lasts for 12 to16 weeks. The treatment lets victims learn the correct mental approaches and skills to engage whenever they feel PTSD symptoms occurring.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Another form of psychotherapy, EMDR involves tapping into the memories, feelings, and thoughts related to the trauma. Those undergoing this treatment are asked to pay attention to certain sounds or visual guides (hand taps, the sound of a bell, whistles, etc.) while they relive or think about the traumatic event that most likely caused their PTSD. The goal of this technique is to enable the brain’s system for processing information to be “unfrozen” during times of extreme stress.
- Present Centered Therapy (PCT)
The goal of this type of therapy is to focus more on the “present” or current state of life, connecting PTSD symptoms to ongoing struggles or stress triggers. Unlike other treatments, this type of therapy doesn’t focus on the victim’s traumatic experiences or struggles, It relies on an approach that has limited exposure to those negative memories or experiences as much as possible.
Vets with Untreated PTSD Need Your Help
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One of the most common causes of PTSD is exposure to military combat. That’s why veterans are prone to developing the disorder. This is especially true to those who have been deployed in areas overseas that are considered as “hot zones” or where deaths, firefights, and life-threatening situations are considered the norm.
Though treatments are widely available for PTSD patients, not all of our vets can get access to government treatment centers or afford the cost of having themselves treated in private medical facilities. Thus, those with untreated PTSD are left to live a life of constant struggle and suffering.
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Last Updated: March 8th, 2023