Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
PTSD Treatment in Florida
Fort Myers Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Care
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is a complex illness that occurs when someone experiences or witnesses a traumatic event. Symptoms can last a lifetime, especially if untreated. According to the VA, about 7% of military personnel experience PTSD.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) treatment focuses on helping individuals process traumatic events, manage symptoms, and regain control over their lives. Treatment often includes a combination of psychotherapy, medication, and holistic approaches tailored to the individual’s needs.
Psychotherapy: Evidence-based therapies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Prolonged Exposure Therapy are effective in reducing PTSD symptoms. These therapies help individuals confront and reframe traumatic memories in a safe, controlled environment.
Medication: Antidepressants such as SSRIs (e.g., sertraline or paroxetine) are commonly prescribed to manage symptoms like anxiety, depression, and sleep disturbances associated with PTSD.
Holistic and Supportive Therapies: Techniques like mindfulness, yoga, and group therapy can complement traditional treatments by reducing stress and fostering a sense of community and resilience.
Do you think you may have PTSD? Call our Fort Myers PTSD treatment program at 239.266.2141 for a confidential assessment.
What is PTSD?
A traumatic experience or event can leave an imprint on someone’s mind for years. There is no discrimination for who can develop PTSD. Different kinds of trauma can affect people of all ages and genders. That being said, military veterans do experience PTSD more than civilians.
Types of PTSD
Understand the Signs of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Normal Stress Response
This occurs before PTSD develops. Prompted by excessive tension levels, normal stress response is manageable with a healthy circle of support, and those suffering should see improvements in a few weeks
Acute Stress Disorder
This disorder is triggered by life-threatening events or events that the sufferer perceived as life-threatening or traumatic. Acute stress disorder is not the same as PTSD but can develop into PTSD if left untreated.
Uncomplicated PTSD
This disorder can be attributed to one core traumatic experience. While the diagnosis may be straightforward, sufferers may experience a myriad of symptoms, including flashbacks, nightmares, and more.
Complex PTSD
This disorder is triggered by repeated exposure to violence and trauma. For this reason, it is most evident in soldiers and victims of domestic violence. It is not uncommon for sufferers of complex PTSD to develop dissociative disorders and personality disorders.
Comorbid PTSD
An extremely common disorder, Comorbid PTSD is the co-mingling of mental illnesses, usually. It is primarily the result of PTSD sufferers attempting to treat it on their own, often through self-medication.
Celadon Recovery is well equipped for Florida PTSD treatment and other mental health disorders. Our interdisciplinary team is able to approach each individual with care and concern. At the same time, we are a dual diagnosis AHCA certified treatment center in the heart of Southwest Florida.
Symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Indications of PTSD generally begin within three months of the trauma event, but they occasionally arise later. To meet the standards for PTSD, an individual must have symptoms that exceed a month, and the signs must be rigorous enough to affect with aspects everyday life, Like school or work. The symptoms also must be independent of medication, substance abuse, or other problems.
- Being easily frightened
- Feeling tense or on edge
- Having difficulty focusing
- Having difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
- Irritability and/or angry outbursts
- Risky, reckless, or harmful behavior(s)
Behavioral Therapies for PTSD
Treating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Typically, the most effective therapies for PTSD are trauma-based behavioral therapies, such as: CBT, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and exposure therapy. These treatments can help you work through your traumatic events by teaching you to visualize, talk about, or think about the event until it’s decreased to a manageable level. You will also un-learn unhealthy beliefs about the trauma.
Some of Celadon’s PTSD therapies include:
- Individual therapy
- EMDR
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Relaxation training
- Exposure therapy
- Group therapy
Celadon Treats PTSD and Other Mental Health Disorders
- · Depression
- · Seasonal Affective Disorder
- · Major Depressive Disorder
- · Anxiety Disorders
- · Generalized Anxiety and Panic Disorders
- · Bipolar Mood Disorder
- · Borderline Personality Disorder
Florida PTSD Treatment in Fort Myers
Celadon Recovery understands the therapeutic process for PTSD is a lifelong commitment. Which is why we provide Florida residential care at our Fort Myers campus. We also offer step-down programs such as partial hospitalization, IOP, outpatient, medication management, and continuing care. Ready for a change? Call us today at 239.266.2141.
