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Is there any effective way to take care of ptsd?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

PTSD: Psychotherapy, group therapy, medication management.

Answered 5/8/2016

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

PTSD: Psychotherapy, group therapy, medication management.

Answered 7/23/2012

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

PTSD: This is a deep breathing exercise that you can do if becoming anxious or irritable. Breath in deeply ; slowly through nostrils. Hold air in lungs for 5 count before slowly exhaling through open mouth. Repeat until you are calmer. Focus on your breathing not what is making you upset. Get physical through aerobic activity to help keep anger in check ; to reduce hyperarousal. Try: tai chi, qi gong, >.

Answered 11/2/2013

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Meds psychotherapy: Get a full psychiatric evaluation to assess for PTSD symptoms, and see if medications are warranted. Next, find a reputable psychotherapist nearby who specializes in PTSD. Generally speaking, meds and psychotherapy together are the best approach.

Answered 5/3/2015

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