PTSD
Board-Certified in Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatry, General Psychiatrist, Board-Certified Psychiatrist & Psychiatry located in Spring, TX
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is not limited to soldiers or victims of war. At the office of Olayinka M Ayeni MD PLLC, in Spring, Texas, Dr. Ayeni helps people process and move through trauma to live a more normal life. Call today or use the online tool to get the care you need to manage PTSD and improve your well-being.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) develops after experiencing a traumatic event. It’s often associated with veterans who’ve been at war, but anyone can develop it after experiencing or witnessing violence.
PTSD causes people to experience unwanted thoughts or memories of traumatic scenarios.
PTSD can show up in many ways. A person with PTSD may experience one or more of the following symptoms:
A person with PTSD may feel like they are always on guard. People with PTSD may develop substance use disorder in an attempt to numb their emotions and flashbacks.
Not everyone who experiences trauma develops PTSD. However, when people do, it may be in response to situations like:
Childhood abuse or neglect can lead to PTSD, too. Certain professions, like law enforcement or first responders, are more likely to experience workplace stress that can cause PTSD.
You don’t have to be a victim or active participant in a traumatic event to suffer PTSD. Even witnessing an event can be traumatic and lead to long-term mental health struggles.
Dr. Ayeni personalizes his approach to each patient with PTSD. Talk therapy is an important part of treatment. It can help you understand how to respond to painful and negative emotions in a more healthy manner. He may offer exposure therapy, which helps you tolerate triggering situations over time.
He may also prescribe medication as part of your PTSD treatment plan. You may benefit from antidepressants or anxiety medications, depending on your symptoms. When offered at the onset of treatment, they can help calm your symptoms enough to help you benefit from behavioral therapy and counseling.
Get the compassionate, effective PTSD care you need. Call the office of Olayinka M Ayeni MD PLLC today or use the online tool to schedule an appointment.