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PTSD & Trauma Treatment in Nashville
Trauma + PTSD Treatment in Nashville
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric condition that occurs in some people who have either experienced or witnessed a dangerous or frightful incident. These things can range from events like an act of terrorism, a natural disaster, a serious accident, war, or sexual assault. It can also develop in individuals who have faced threats of violence, such as death threats, threats of sexual assault, or a threat of serious physical harm.
PTSD is currently categorized as a type of trauma or stressor-related disorders. Many sufferers also present with other conditions like depression, substance abuse, memory problems, or other mental health problems.
Each year, about 3.5 percent of the US adult population is diagnosed with PTSD, and 1 in 11 adults will suffer from PTSD in their lifetime. PTSD is more likely to develop in women and certain ethnic minorities, particularly African Americans, U.S Latinos, and American Indians.
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Symptoms of PTSD
People with this condition have stressful thoughts and feelings that persist for more than 4 weeks after the initial exposure to the traumatic incident. These disturbing feelings and thoughts manifest in four main forms:
- Reliving the event in the form of flashbacks and nightmares
- Avoidance of situations and people who remind them of the traumatic incident
- Having increased arousal levels, such as strong negative reactions to ordinary happenings like loud noises
- Changes in thinking and mood, such as the loss of ability to remember important aspects of the disturbing incident, or having distorted thoughts about the cause or consequences of the incident
The severity, frequency, and onset of symptoms can all vary from person to person. For some, weeks or even months pass between the traumatic event and their symptoms. This can make it difficult for a person to realize that they are dealing with PTSD, and they may think that they are instead dealing with another condition entirely.
Risk Factors of PTSD
RISK FACTORS OF PTSD
People of all ages, ethnicities and cultural and national backgrounds can develop PTSD. Not everyone who has had exposure to a traumatic incident will end up with this condition. There are, however, a few factors that increase the likelihood of developing PTSD, which include:
- Experiencing dangerous events and traumas
- Experiencing physical harm
- Seeing another individual getting physically hurt or seeing a dead body
- Having a traumatic childhood
- Lack of a social support system
- A person with a history of mental illness or substance use disorder
- Serving in the military
While serious, PTSD is a highly treatable condition. It is important to seek help after experiencing trauma, in the form of building a support system, developing a positive coping strategy, and learning how to respond to uncomfortable situations in a way that helps prevent triggering your symptoms.
HOW IS PTSD DIAGNOSED?
In order to be diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder, you must be seen by a therapist or physician who understands the signs and symptoms. They will confirm that you have indeed experienced a traumatic event within your lifetime, and discuss your symptoms to ensure they fall within those that are expected for this condition.
Common Reasons People Do Not Pursue Treatment for PTSD
There are many reasons people do not seek treatment for PTSD, including;
- Not trusting mental health professionals
- Having financial concerns regarding treatment costs
- Feeling that asking for help could be a sign of weakness
- Thinking that that symptoms may improve on their own over time
- A worry that if people find out, it can impact their careers
- Fear due to the response they have previously received from others – especially common with LGBTQ+
Treatment Helps Improve Your Mental Health & Wellness
The reality that PTSD requires treatment – and there is no need to suffer alone. Treatment can work and early treatment helps with better long-term outcomes. Some programs offered by our facility include:
- Individual therapy
- Group therapy
- Medication
- Family therapy
- Outpatient support
- Stress management
In most cases of treatment, our clients will find relief from their symptoms, and, in situations where symptoms do persist, clients will have learned the coping skills needed to manage symptoms and improve their quality of life. Treatment helps you to:
- Make sense of the distressing event
- Learning coping skills to handle distressing thoughts and feelings
- Reconnecting with loved ones
- Setting realistic goals for study and work.
RESIDENTIAL PTSD TREATMENT IN NASHVILLE, TN
Taking the first step to seek treatment for your mental health and PTSD can be uncomfortable or frightening. If you have never pursued help at a residential mental health facility in Tennessee for help, you may not know what to expect and that alone can keep you out of the treatment you need.
Although residential care may be new to you, it is not something you should be afraid of. You can feel more confident and prepared when you walk through the doors if you know what to expect.
One of the first things you will do at check in is to go over your goals while completing an assessment with a caring and unbiased staff member at the facility. Setting goals is an important part of any person’s treatment process during recovery. You will likely have a main goal as well as what you hope to receive from treatment. The professionals at the facility will also communicate goals they have for you too.
You will also have a structured daily schedule. Although we do offer beautiful settings, you will be asked to get up at a certain time each day and turn the lights out at the same time as everyone else each evening. Your schedule will be given to you at admission and any changes to your daily schedule will be made known to you ahead of time. This helps you by letting you know exactly what to expect each day, which can help avoid triggering any symptoms.
Inpatient treatment will keep you busy with various forms of treatment programming, including music therapy, therapeutic treatment, individual therapy, or group therapy. You will also have relaxation time even though your time will be structured. This is also an important part of your treatment program, as it allows you to reflect on everything you are learning and discovering through the day.
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PTSD Treatment in Nashville, TN
It is important to realize that there is no need to suffer alone. Getting treatment and getting better can be achieved through various available treatment options. If your distressing thoughts and feelings are persistent, and are impacting your personal or professional life, you should talk to your mental health professional for an evaluation or find a PTSD treatment center in Nashville, TN. If you have frequent disturbing thoughts and you have feared that you might harm yourself, seek help right away.
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What to Expect at a PTSD Treatment Center in Tennessee
Symptoms in some people subside over time while some clients’ conditions will improve with their social support system. But many people do need treatment for intense psychological trauma. The distress is not the individual’s fault but rather that of the disease. PTSD is one that can be treated.
Mental health professionals use many evidence-based approaches to aid a person’s recovery from PTSD, including medication-based treatments and various forms of psychotherapies..
One particular type of psychotherapy, cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), is highly effective in PTSD treatment. There are many types of cognitive behavior therapy which are utilized to help people recover from PTSD:
- Cognitive processing therapy: Focuses on the modification of negative emotions and thoughts.
- Prolonged exposure therapy:Involves repeated and continuing exposures to symptom triggers in a safe controlled environment to help patients gain control of their fears.
- Stress inoculation therapy: Arms the individual with the required coping skills to manage stressful triggers efficiently.
- Group therapy: Encourages survivors of similar traumas to share their stories in a safe and nonjudgmental environment.
People who do not want to relive stressful memories can utilize other psychotherapeutic approaches like supportive, interpersonal and psychodynamic therapy.
Medications can be used along with psychotherapy to treat PTSD. Antidepressants like SNRIs (serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors) and SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) are common pharmacologic treatment options. Medications to relieve anxiety and sleep problems may be used too.
Many alternative therapies like acupuncture and animal-assisted therapy are also available to those who are interested.
Arbor’s PTSD Treatment Center in Nashville
If you or someone you love are exhibiting symptoms of PTSD, reach out to our compassionate and highly qualified professionals today. Our facility offers a range of both traditional and holistic therapies, so that clients have the option to build a personalized treatment plan.