PTSD

What is Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?

PTSD is a mental disorder caused by a traumatic experience that has caused shock, fear, or danger. A person with PTSD may strongly react negatively to ordinary things, such as loud noises or accidental touches. They may also work hard to avoid people, environments, and situations that remind them of the traumatic event.

Consult a mental health professional if you experience disturbing thoughts or unwavering feelings around a traumatic event for more than a month or if they are severe. PTSD symptoms can be managed and treated by getting treatment quickly.

Peak Wellness Psychiatry provides an holistic approach to online psychiatry. We also can incorporate medications when appropriate, lifestyle modifications, nutrition, and all aspects that encompass your complete wellness. With each patient, our aim is to help you to thrive at your best by moving you from a state of every day symptom management toward optimal mental wellness!

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What is Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?

PTSD is a mental disorder caused by a traumatic experience that has caused shock, fear, or danger. A person with PTSD may strongly react negatively to ordinary things, such as loud noises or accidental touches. They may also work hard to avoid people, environments, and situations that remind them of the traumatic event.

Consult a mental health professional if you experience disturbing thoughts or unwavering feelings around a traumatic event for more than a month or if they are severe. PTSD symptoms can be managed and treated by getting treatment quickly. Here at Peak Wellness Psychiatry, we aim to help you live a healthy and productive life! Get quality management for your PTSD with us.

How is PTSD Treated?

SSRIS (SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS)


What are SSRIS?

Depression and anxiety disorders are well recognized as being influenced by serotonin, a neurotransmitter. SSRIs can modulate both peripheral and central nervous system activity of this neurotransmitter. Typically, SSRIs are considered first-line treatment for PTSD.


Below is a list of common SSRI medications:

  • Zoloft (sertraline) – has minimal side effects and creates a calming effect
  • Prozac (fluoxetine)
  • Celexa (citalopram)
  • Lexapro (escitalopram)
  • Pexeva (paroxetine)
  • Paxil (paroxetine)

SNRIS (SEROTONIN-NOREPINEPHRINE REUPTAKE INHIBITORS)


What are SNRIS?

SNRIs are types of antidepressants that also work for PTSD. SNRIs are sometimes called dual reuptake inhibitors or dual-acting antidepressants since they affect two essential brain chemicals: serotonin and norepinephrine.


Below is a list of common SNRI medications: 

  • Cymbalta (duloxetine)
  • Cymbalta (duloxetine)
  • Pristiq (desvenlafaxine)
  • Effexor (venlafaxine)