Post-traumatic stress disorder: symptoms, medications, etc. • hello healthy

Definition of PTSD

What is PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder)?

This psychological therapy can help you deal with situations and memories that have had traumatic effects in a safe and harmless way. This will make you more effective at managing the traumatic causes of PTSD.

This therapy can also be done using a programvirtual reality which makes you feel the atmosphere or condition that caused the trauma again, and constantly practice coping with it.

2. Use of drugs

Several types of medication can also help you deal with PTSD symptoms and aid in the therapy process. Among others are:

• Antidepressant drugs.
• Anti-anxiety drugs.
• Prazosin, a drug considered effective for reducing nightmares.

Home remedies for PTSD

Lifestyle and home remedies that may help with this post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are:

• Follow the treatment plan and be patient.
• Learn PTSD so you can better understand how you feel, and then prepare strategies for responding effectively.
• Get enough rest, eat a healthy diet, exercise, and take time to relax.
• Do not abuse alcohol or drugs that cause more trouble and prevent a real cure.

If you have any questions, consult your doctor for the best solution to your problem.