Is there any treatment for ptsd?

Yes: There are effective treatments for ptsd. The sooner you begin treatment the quicker it can be resolved. Cognitive behavioral therapy has been shown to be effective in reducing the intrusive symptoms associated with this disorder. Find a psychologist you can trust and begin the process right away.

Many: There are many effective treatments for ptsd. Psychotherapy, medications or both can be very helpful. Individual psychotherapy can vary and can involve cognitive behavioral, exposure, and eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing modalities. Medications usually involve ssris, though recent studies also support snris as well as many augmentation agents including prazosin for nightmares.

Healing is Possible: Ptsd is a whole body tragedy, but healing is possible. An excellent resource is the book: the trauma tool kit. The trauma tool kit maps out stages of healing from stress-related disorders and provides immediate first- aid techniques that help alleviate the most intense symptoms of traumatic stress in a small amount of time. It combines modern neuroscience and ancient healing to help recovery.

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.