PTSD can make it difficult to feel safe, present, or in control, even when the traumatic experience is in the past. Symptoms such as flashbacks, nightmares, anxiety, irritability, avoidance, or emotional numbness can affect your relationships, work, sleep, and daily routine. PTSD therapy services provide compassionate support to help you better understand your symptoms, process trauma, and develop healthier coping tools.
The experienced team at Panacea Behavioral Health & Wellness Center has helped many people overcome PTSD with medication management, psychotherapy, and holistic care, promoting optimal health and well-being. Our providers offer in-person services in Virginia Beach, VA, as well as telemedicine appointments.
Causes of PTSD
PTSD begins when a frightening or life-threatening experience causes long-lasting emotional, mental, and behavioral problems.
Most people are directly involved in the traumatic event. However, you can develop PTSD after witnessing the trauma.
The events that frequently cause PTSD include:
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Physical assault or abuse
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Emotional abuse
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Sexual violence
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Combat duty
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Gun violence
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Robberies or home invasions
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Accidents (car, plane, boat, etc.)
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Death of a loved one
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Natural disasters (hurricanes, tornadoes, and others)
Your PTSD symptoms may start after one major trauma or after going through a series of events, such as persistent emotional and physical abuse at home.
Symptoms of PTSD
It’s natural to feel fear, distress, and anxiety for several weeks after a traumatic event.
You may have PTSD if any of the following symptoms last longer than a month:
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Depression
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Flashbacks
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Vivid nightmares
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Isolation from family and friends
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Irritability and anger
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Easily startled or frightened
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Uncharacteristic aggression
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Difficulty sleeping
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Memory loss
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Avoidance
You have avoidance when you purposefully avoid places, situations, and people that bring up memories of the traumatic event.
Why do PTSD Symptoms Flare Up?
Flashbacks occur because your brain hides details and memories about the trauma in your subconscious. Then, one day, you encounter a smell, sound, or event that resembles one of the hidden details, and suddenly it pulls the memory into your consciousness.
Having a flashback can cause intense anxiety and anger and trigger behaviors like aggression or avoidance. You can safely and effectively overcome these flare-ups with holistic care and psychotherapy at Panacea Behavioral Health & Wellness Center.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Treatments
The Panacea Behavioral Health & Wellness Center team embraces a holistic approach to PTSD treatment, customizing your care plan to improve your physical and mental health.
Your provider may recommend medication management to restore brain balance and relieve symptoms like anger, insomnia, depression, and anxiety.
Psychotherapy is an invaluable tool proven to help people overcome PTSD.
Therapy may focus on confronting your fears and making sense of your memories. It could teach you how to change your negative thoughts or ways to manage difficult feelings and behaviors.
Why Choose Panacea Behavioral Health & Wellness Center
PTSD can affect the way you think, feel, sleep, connect with others, and move through daily life. At Panacea Behavioral Health & Wellness Center, compassionate mental health providers take the time to understand your experiences, symptoms, and goals to create a personalized plan for healing. The team provides a safe, supportive environment where patients can work through trauma, develop healthier coping tools, and begin moving forward at their own pace.
Panacea Behavioral Health & Wellness Center offers holistic, patient-centered care for individuals, families, and military-affiliated communities affected by trauma and PTSD. With in-person services in Virginia Beach, VA, and telehealth services available, Panacea makes it easier to access thoughtful mental health support in a way that works for your needs.
Start Healing from Trauma with PTSD Treatment in Virginia Beach, VA
You do not have to manage PTSD symptoms alone. Treatment can help you better understand your triggers, process difficult experiences, reduce emotional distress, and regain a greater sense of safety and control.
Schedule a consultation for in-person PTSD treatment in Virginia Beach, VA, or telehealth services.
