Ways to Combat PTSD Naturally
PTSD is a physiological disorder that can result from
being exposed to a traumatic event. The
disorder results in several different symptoms including anxiety, irritability,
insomnia and flashbacks. The effects of post-traumatic stress disorder in
someone’s life can be far reaching.
Feelings of hopelessness, shame and despair, problems at work or with
relationships, serious health problems, depression, anxiety and drug or alcohol
abuse are not uncommon. Getting help can be hard at first, but can have a great
impact for helping PTSD.
Acupuncture, MSRP & NADA
The Military Stress Recovery Project (MSRP) is a unique program that provides free community acupuncture to veterans and active duty soldiers with PTSD and their family members.
The Military Stress Recovery Project (MSRP) is a unique program that provides free community acupuncture to veterans and active duty soldiers with PTSD and their family members.
Treatment in a MSRP clinic is unique for several
reasons. Patients are treated in a group
setting, sitting in comfortable chairs.
There is an environment of calm and support. The patients are treated using
the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA) protocol, a series
of 5 needles placed in one ear. The program is designed to address all the
needs of people with PTSD.
The MSRP clinics have been very successful. Patients report stress reduction, improved
mental clarity, improved energy, enhanced performance, better sleep, fewer bad
dreams and headaches, less anxiety and depression, reduced anger and pain,
improved general health and better relationships.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive therapy involves talk sessions between a therapist and their client. The therapist will help the patient work through their trauma and memory and can include techniques such as exposure therapy. This type of therapy is not for everyone but has been proven effective in beginning the steps toward recovery from a traumatic experience.
Cognitive therapy involves talk sessions between a therapist and their client. The therapist will help the patient work through their trauma and memory and can include techniques such as exposure therapy. This type of therapy is not for everyone but has been proven effective in beginning the steps toward recovery from a traumatic experience.
Relaxation methods
A lot of the times, anxiety and high blood pressure come with PTSD. Practicing daily relaxation methods can help lower stress and anxiety due to PTSD. Meditation, yoga and breathing exercises can all help lower heart rate and calm the mind. Spending time in a quiet place in nature can also have calming effects. Taking the time out each day to practice mindfulness can be very beneficial in lowering PTSD symptoms.
A lot of the times, anxiety and high blood pressure come with PTSD. Practicing daily relaxation methods can help lower stress and anxiety due to PTSD. Meditation, yoga and breathing exercises can all help lower heart rate and calm the mind. Spending time in a quiet place in nature can also have calming effects. Taking the time out each day to practice mindfulness can be very beneficial in lowering PTSD symptoms.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
EMDR therapy is practiced with a trained EMDR psychotherapist and involves allowing the brain to reprocess traumatic memories. It has been shown to reduce recovery time for PTSD patients and is less likely to cause triggers from the trauma than talk therapy. The American Psychiatric Association and Department of Defense/Veteran’s Administration recognize it as an effective treatment.
EMDR therapy is practiced with a trained EMDR psychotherapist and involves allowing the brain to reprocess traumatic memories. It has been shown to reduce recovery time for PTSD patients and is less likely to cause triggers from the trauma than talk therapy. The American Psychiatric Association and Department of Defense/Veteran’s Administration recognize it as an effective treatment.
Guided imagery
Guided imagery is a meditation therapy that can be used at home and involves listening to dialogues to help reduce anxiety, depression and other symptoms of PTSD. The recorded dialogues are listened to a few times a week and involve imagining oneself in nature and a calm environment.
Guided imagery is a meditation therapy that can be used at home and involves listening to dialogues to help reduce anxiety, depression and other symptoms of PTSD. The recorded dialogues are listened to a few times a week and involve imagining oneself in nature and a calm environment.
Bishara Wilson
New York Sports Acupuncture
888.375.5444
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