PTSD
PTSD SERVICES OFFERED IN NORCO, CA
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a serious mental health condition that develops following a traumatic experience. At Mercy Seat Mental Health Treatment Center in Norco, California, Stella A. Tih, PMHNP, a psychiatry and behavioral health specialist, understands that no single treatment works for all people with PTSD. You receive a personalized approach to care with a plan that helps you understand your trauma and develop strategies to regain control over your life. Call Mercy Seat Mental Health Treatment Center or schedule your in-office or virtual PTSD consultation online today.
PTSD Q&A
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that develops after a traumatic event like combat, a car accident, or a natural disaster.
Any type of trauma triggers your body’s stress response, causing an increase in anxiety, fear, and jumpiness. With support and coping skills, you can recover from that type of trauma.
However, when you continue to feel anxious and on edge long after your traumatic experience, to the point that it’s affecting how you live your life, you may have PTSD. Anyone can develop PTSD.
What are the symptoms of PTSD?
PTSD symptoms fall into four categories:
Re-experiencing symptoms
Flashbacks and nightmares are examples of re-experiencing symptoms of PTSD. These symptoms feel very real.
Avoidance symptoms
People with PTSD go out of their way to avoid any person, place, or situation that reminds them of their trauma. For example, you change your commute to work following a car accident.
Arousal and reactivity symptoms
Arousal and reactivity symptoms include always feeling on edge, having angry outbursts, or difficulty sleeping.
Cognition and mood symptoms
People with PTSD may have trouble remembering their trauma or have feelings of guilt or shame. They may also develop negative thoughts and feelings about themselves and the world around them.
What happens during a PTSD consultation?
Mercy Seat Mental Health Treatment Center takes an individualized approach to care. During your PTSD consultation, your provider talks with you and gets to know you. They want to understand your symptoms and how they affect your daily life.
Your provider reviews your medical, mental, and family health histories and performs psychological tests to determine if your symptoms are because of PTSD.
You must experience symptoms from all four categories for a PTSD diagnosis.
What are the treatments for PTSD?
Your provider at Mercy Seat Mental Health Treatment Center customizes your PTSD treatment plan based on your symptoms and personal goals. No single treatment works for all, and your plan may include a combination of medication management and psychotherapy.
Your mental health expert pays close attention to your treatment plan and symptoms, scheduling regular follow-up appointments to make adjustments to better suit your needs. Mercy Seat Mental Health Treatment Center wants nothing more than for you to regain control over your health and well-being.
For compassionate care, call Mercy Seat Mental Health Treatment Center or book an appointment online today.