Up to 5% of adults have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a mental health condition triggered by witnessing a terrifying or traumatic event. At Diligence Care Plus in San Bernardino, California, experienced mental health practitioner Tony Akpengbe, DNP, and the team specialize in diagnosing and treating PTSD. A combination of counseling, prescription medication, and lifestyle changes can relieve symptoms and improve your quality of life. Call Diligence Care Plus today to schedule PTSD treatment, or book your appointment online.
Not necessarily. Most people who witness frightening or traumatic events have temporary problems coping but improve with time and self-care. If your symptoms continue, worsen, or last for more than a month, you might have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Having PTSD isn’t something to be ashamed of. Asking for help is the first step toward relief and better mental health.
PTSD symptoms include:
These symptoms often manifest in your physical health. For example, you might suffer from insomnia or participate in self-destructive behavior, like drinking alcohol excessively, if you have PTSD.
Make an appointment at Diligence Care Plus if you’ve experienced a traumatic event and have disturbing thoughts or feelings lasting more than a month. That’s particularly true if your thoughts keep you from work or affect your relationships.
Your provider asks about your symptoms and completes a physical exam and a psychological evaluation. They check for underlying medical problems that might cause your symptoms and ask you to answer questions about your thoughts and behavior.
Your provider compares your responses to the criteria for post-traumatic stress disorder in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). The DSM-5 is considered the gold standard for diagnosing mental health conditions.
After confirming your diagnosis, your Diligence Care Plus provider recommends personalized treatment.
At Diligence Care Plus, your provider treats PTSD using a conservative, integrative approach. They might suggest:
During treatment, your provider monitors your symptoms at routine checkups. At each visit, they adjust your treatment plan as necessary, ensuring you reduce side effects and improve your quality of life.
Call Diligence Care Plus today to explore treatment for PTSD, or book your appointment online.