Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can develop from several distressing experiences or traumatic events. In some instances, witnessing or dealing with the aftermath of a traumatic event can also produce a natural stress response. Pristine Mental Health is equipped to treat a variety of PTSD cases, and we are specifically well-acquainted with treating first responders and military personnel. We work closely with the Department of Labor and Industries by assisting with worker’s compensation claims. In fact, we have treated over 100 first responders in the last few years!
“It’s not the person refusing to let go of the past, but the past refusing to let go of the person. When we feel weak, we drop our heads on the shoulders of others.” Quote By HealthyPlace.com
According to research, PTSD can occur in all people of any ethnicity, nationality, culture, and age. Approximately 3.5 percent of U.S. adults are affected every year, and an estimated 1 in 11 people will be diagnosed with PTSD in their lifetime.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder characterized by a pattern of disruptive thoughts, dreams and flashbacks, brought on by a direct or indirect traumatic or upsetting event.
Symptoms of PTSD typically manifest in the form of thoughts and memories of the triggering event that can be highly disruptive and gravely impact daily function. Other symptoms include avoidance of situations and activities that may trigger these thoughts, a distorted self-image (feeling guilty, self-blame, and/or self-loathing), paranoia, agitation, and hyperarousal to loud sounds and unexpected touch.
The PCL-5 is a self-evaluation to assess PTSD symptoms and monitor severity.
The cause of PTSD is not fully understood but is believed to be caused by events involving severe trauma, for which the nature can be comprehensive. Anyone can develop PTSD, though the condition is particularly prominent amongst first responders and military personnel.
Pristine Mental Health has extensive experience working with the populations mentioned above and has a deep understanding of the challenges of living with PTSD. Pristine Mental Health offers a wide range of services, including TMS therapy and medication management, tailored to patient needs.
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To learn more about how TMS therapy can treat PTSD visit this page. Since PTSD has close ties with depression and anxiety, it makes sense for patients experiencing PTSD to benefit from TMS.
“Life doesn’t get easier or more forgiving, we get stronger and more resilient.”
― Steve Maraboli, Life, the Truth, and Being Free
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