PTSD

Continuous flashbacks or nightmares could indicate post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a condition that sometimes develops after trauma. At Holistic Behavioral Health Multi Services in Woburn, Massachusetts and Bedford, New Hampshire, the team of mental health specialists diagnose and treat PTSD to restore your mental health, reduce unpleasant symptoms, and optimize your quality of life. Schedule an in-person or telehealth evaluation by phone or request one online today.

PTSD is a mental health condition that may result after undergoing trauma, such as abuse or witnessing violence. The symptoms experienced range from mild to severe. When not addressed, PTSD might negatively affect your job, relationships, school, or overall quality of life. See a Holistic Behavioral Health Multi Services expert for symptom relief.

Which symptoms can PTSD cause?

The symptoms you may develop because of PTSD include:

• Nightmares
• Being startled easily
• Flashbacks
• Irritability
• Mood swings
• Being on guard 
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Ongoing worry or fear
• Social isolation
• Loss of interest in favorite activities

You might also have thoughts of suicide or succumb to substance misuse because of a traumatic life event. 

What might increase my risk of PTSD?

Any traumatic event experience can cause PTSD and its symptoms. Examples include:

• Physical, emotional, verbal, or sexual abuse
• Neglect
• Assault 
• Being a first responder
• Military combat
• Natural disaster
• Witnessing a traumatic event
• Car accidents

If you develop long-lasting PTSD symptoms and need relief, see a Holistic Behavioral Health Multi Services provider as soon as possible.

Do I have PTSD?

To find out if you have PTSD and how severe it is, your Holistic Behavioral Health Multi Services specialist discusses your medical history, history of past trauma, and lifestyle habits. They ask about your medications, moods, behaviors, emotions, and more during a psychiatric evaluation. Your provider personalizes a treatment plan that’s best suited for your individualized needs.

What are the treatments for PTSD?

PTSD treatments available at Holistic Behavioral Health Multi Services include medication management and therapy, commonly referred to as talk therapy or counseling. Your specialist counsels you in person or virtually via your home or office. 

They offer cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure therapy, eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and other evidence-based therapies that help you overcome distressing thoughts or behaviors. 

You might take medications and meet with a therapist weekly for 60 minutes, or as needed, to successfully overcome PTSD and live your best life. Call the Holistic Behavioral Health Multi Services office at any time with concerns or questions.

Schedule an in-person or virtual evaluation at Holistic Behavioral Health Multi Services by phone or request one online today for PTSD screening or treatment.