MCI & PTSD Treatment In Chicago, IL
Many people can have upsetting memories, feel on edge, or have trouble sleeping after a traumatic event. Initially, it may be hard to do normal daily activities, like go to work, go to school, or spend time with loved ones. However, most people start to feel better after a brief period. After a few months, if the thoughts and feelings from the trauma continue to cause problems with daily living, an individual may be diagnosed with PTSD.
Anyone can develop PTSD at any age. Some factors might include a very intense or long-lasting traumatic event or getting injured during an event. PTSD is also more common after certain types of trauma, like combat and sexual assault. PTSD symptoms generally start shortly after the traumatic event, but sometimes they don’t appear until months or years later. Symptoms may also wax and wane over many years.
There are 4 generally accepted types of PTSD symptoms, which can differ among individuals as each person experiences symptoms in their own way. These include reliving the event, avoiding things that remind you of the event, having more negative thoughts and feelings than before the event, and feeling on edge or keyed up (also called hyperarousal).
Trauma-focused psychotherapy and medication tend to be the “go-to” treatments for PTSD, however recent research has proven neurofeedback to be a successful intervention methodology for those with Post Traumatic Stress.