About 12 million Americans endure post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) each year. At CAREolina Wellness and Infusion Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, the team wants you to know that PTSD is treatable and that you don’t have to live in fear of triggers around you. They offer ketamine infusions, a treatment that can produce nearly instant relief for even severe cases of PTSD. To learn more about how this cutting-edge treatment works, call the office or use the provided scheduling link now.
request an appointmentWhat is PTSD?
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health disorder that can develop following a traumatic experience. People who experience PTSD have triggering events such as military combat, a physical attack, an auto accident, a natural disaster, or other events that provoke a terrified or horrified reaction.
The dangerous or harmful situation that leads to PTSD may involve you or another person. But these are only a few examples of PTSD triggers, as every person has a different history and set of life experiences.
What are the symptoms of PTSD?
There are four general types of PTSD symptoms:
Intrusive memories
Intrusive memories of the triggering event may involve nightmares or daytime flashbacks. These memories may arise when you see or hear something that reminds you of the event, but they can occur unexpectedly or for no clear reason as well.
Avoidance
Avoidance involves staying away from people or environments that might bring up reminders of the event. This can prevent you from going to work, school, or other important places.
Negative feelings
People with PTSD may experience frequent negative emotions, including sadness and anger. Some people may feel overwhelmed with guilt, shame, or other negative feelings. Many people experience emotional numbness, with difficulty feeling joy in their usual activities.
Reactivity
Reactivity symptoms often involve being on edge, jittery, impatient, or frequently irritable. You may be easily startled or have angry outbursts that you can’t control.
PTSD symptoms may begin immediately or within a short time of the triggering event, but symptoms can also take years to surface. Symptoms can be different with every person.
How is PTSD treated?
PTSD is a complicated condition that requires a specialized treatment approach. In most cases, treatment starts with depression or anxiety medications alongside psychotherapy over a prolonged period.
CAREolina Wellness and Infusion Center specializes in PTSD treatment with ketamine, which can offer faster results. Ketamine is a unique treatment that involves intravenous infusions of a medication that acts on your brain receptors.
Ketamine can bring on a type of brain reset, leading to healthy new thought patterns to replace the disruptive ones. It can tame symptoms, lessen PTSD’s impact on your life, and free you from long-term suffering. It can have almost instant effects, so it offers great promise for people with PTSD.
To learn more about ketamine for PTSD, call CAREolina Wellness and Infusion Center or click on the online scheduling link today.