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Post-traumatic stress disorder is a mental health condition caused by a terrifying or intensely stressful event, causing intrusive thoughts and feelings of being constantly on edge. In extreme cases, even the smallest sound or movement can be triggering, leaving you wondering if you will ever regain a sense of normalcy. While you may primarily associate PTSD with mental and emotional symptoms such as flashbacks, nightmares and chronic stress, this disorder can also bring physical effects.
When you have PTSD, the world no longer feels safe. You may have trouble doing typical everyday activities, or lose interest in things you used to enjoy. While PTSD is common among combat veterans, it can also happen to people after experiences such as home break-ins, car accidents, natural disasters, sexual assault or a loved one’s death.
While PTSD symptoms can come and go, some sufferers may find the mental and physical effects worsening over time. A mental health professional can diagnose you with PTSD if ongoing issues like these are severe enough to interfere with your quality of life.
In addition to psychological symptoms, PTSD can also cause physiological issues such as rapid heartbeat, fatigue, muscle tension, nausea, headaches and body aches. The constant tension associated with a heightened stress response affects nearly every system in your body, including the endocrine, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal and nervous systems.
People with co-occurring mental health conditions, like depression or anxiety, are more likely to experience PTSD physical symptoms. PTSD sufferers are also at a higher risk of developing health issues such as hypertension, stroke, diabetes and substance use disorders.
Fortunately, your brain is resilient enough to eventually recover from PTSD if you’re patient and willing to take things one day at a time. Integrated trauma treatment is an essential component of healing your mental and physical PTSD symptoms and getting your life back on a positive track.
A therapist who specializes in evidence-based methods like motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy and trauma resolution can be your best asset as you begin your healing process. If you have a co-occurring substance use disorder, simultaneously treating both issues is essential for addressing their root causes and equipping you with healthy coping skills you can use to move forward. Substance abuse specialized therapy will provide the targeted care necessary to treat both substance use and any underlying mental health concerns effectively.
People struggling with mental health challenges like PTSD often self-medicate with alcohol and drugs, but this maladaptive coping strategy can lead to the development of a dual diagnosis. At Beach House, we provide a safe haven where people living with PTSD and co-occurring substance abuse can recover. We offer a full continuum of care, a commitment to clinical excellence, evidence-based treatment modalities and an industry-leading client-to-therapist ratio.
Are you ready to find freedom from a dual diagnosis? To learn more about our innovative Florida rehab, our multiple accreditations and the treatment philosophy that has earned us distinction as one of the nation’s best addiction treatment centers, please call our admissions counselors today. We are standing by to talk with you 24/7.
Whether you’re researching for yourself or a loved one, Beach House can help. We understand that this is a serious time in your life and that the treatment center you choose matters. We want you to feel comfortable and empowered to make the right decision for yourself, a friend, or a family member. This is why a counselor is waiting and available to answer your questions and help put your mind at ease regarding the next steps. Many of the staff at Beach House have walked in your shoes. If you feel you’re ready or want more information about how to help a loved one, we can help today. You can also learn why we are voted the #1 rehab for addiction treatment in Florida.
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