There are many known causes of PTSD such as car accidents, assault and losing a loved one. The cause is important since it is personal to you and how you are feeling. However, no matter what the cause is for your PTSD, there are many treatment options that can help to treat this condition. Learning about the various options can help you to decide what steps you need to take to get the help you need. If you are ready to seek out treatment for PTSD or you have questions about the treatment options, don’t hesitate to get help from mental health treatment professionals.
Medication Management
Some people who have PTSD do need medications to help manage their symptoms. However, it is highly recommended that people who have this disorder receive treatment in a specialized program. In this type of program, the mental health professionals are trained in PTSD. They know about the symptoms of this condition and have experience with which medication regimens to use in various situations. If you would like to know more about medication management for PTSD, reach out to our team here at Harmony Oaks Recovery Center.
Group Therapy
If you are struggling with PTSD, you might already feel like you are so alone. Most people who have this disorder don’t feel as if anyone could possibly understand what they are dealing with or what they are up against. However, it is crucial that you know there are others who have PTSD that can empathize with you and who understand how you are feeling. For this reason, mental health professionals highly recommend that people with PTSD attend group therapy. It is a type of therapy that offers many benefits for those with post-traumatic stress disorder such as:
- Allowing you to open up to others who have PTSD
- Feeling understood and supported
- Getting the chance to discuss what you are feeling or what you have been through
- Listening to others who have PTSD and sharing coping tips and other resources with one another
- Guidance from a trained therapist to help everyone in the group to manage their symptoms
Group therapy could be extremely beneficial if you have PTSD. If you have more questions about it, don’t hesitate to call Harmony Oaks Recovery Center.
Individual Therapy
Individual therapy could also help if you have PTSD. Studies show that working one-on-one with a therapist helps people to feel more comfortable talking about anything they are feeling. For example, you may never want to talk to your parents about the details of a sexual trauma you expeirenced. However, you may feel comfortable enough talking to the therapist about the traumatic event.
Alternative Therapies
In addition to group and individual therapy, there are many alternative therapies that are beneficial for those with PTSD, as well. Some of these treatments include:
- Mindfulness meditation
- Yoga
- Adventure therapy
- Trauma Recovery/EMDR therapy
- Nutritional therapy
- Co-occurring disorder treatment
- 12-step facilitation therapy
These are only some alternative therapy options available to help treat PTSD. If you want to know more about each of these options, feel free to ask trained mental health professionals today.
Treatment Center Program Options
If you have PTSD, there are also many treatment center program options you could attend such as:
- Outpatient treatment
- Intensive outpatient programs
- Partial hospitalization
- Inpatient treatment programs
Each treatment program involves various alternative therapy, medication management and other treatment options. Depending on which program you attend, you might live in a sober living house or stay at the treatment center until your program is over.
Helping a Loved One Who Has PTSD
Do you have a loved one who has PTSD? If so, you may be struggling to find ways that you can help them to feel better. While there are numerous things you can do to assist your loved one, it is also vital to know that there are mental health professionals who are trained in PTSD. They can help your loved one in many other ways, too. In the meantime, some ways you can help you loved one are to:
- Educate yourself about PTSD
- Research coping skills to help them handle PTSD triggers
- Provide them with a calming, stress-free environment
- Keep alcohol and drugs out of the home
If you can do these things and encourage your loved one to get help for the PTSD, that would be a great start in helping them to heal.
Get Treatment for PTSD Today
As noted above, there are numerous treatment options for PTSD. Now that you know about some of the options available to you and your loved ones, be sure to reach out for help. Contact us here at Harmony Oaks Recovery Center to get treatment for PTSD today.