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I have been diagnosed with ptsd due to having dealt with numerous deaths, rtc's, suicides, hangings, shootings over 20 years. how is this best treated?

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Dr. Pamela Pappas
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Psychiatry 44 years experience
PTSD: Generally, ptsd is best treated with a combination of psychotherapy (essential) and medications (as needed). In psychotherapy, approaches which include physical responses such as emdr (eye movement desensitization & reprocessing) and somatic experiencing are very effective in moving through & coming to peace with painful issues. For best results, any existing addictions must be treated too.
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Dr. Heidi Fowler commented
Psychiatry 27 years experience
For complex PTSD, I really recommend Cognitive Processting Therapy.
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Dr. Peter Banitt
Dr. Peter Banittanswered
Internal Medicine - Cardiology 34 years experience
Holistic Approach: While you will certainly need the assistance of a qualified counselor or therapist, you can also learn more about your condition and utilize a holistic approach to healing. An excellent resource is the book : a trauma tool kit, healing ptsd from the inside out. Traumatoolkit.Com.
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Clinical Psychology 16 years experience
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.
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