Does Past Trauma Prevent You From Living Your Best Life?
Is there a painful event in your life that you’ve never truly recovered from? Are you dealing with flashbacks, intrusive thoughts, or nightmares? Do you find yourself avoiding people and places that remind you of your trauma?
Maybe you’re easily startled and constantly on edge. Perhaps you have trouble sleeping because you’re always thinking about what happened to you. Maybe your anxiety is so intense that it disrupts your life and prevents you from taking new opportunities. You may struggle with negative thoughts about yourself and feelings of shame and guilt. A part of you may even blame yourself for your trauma, as if it’s your fault.
You May Struggle To Find Someone Who Believes Your Story And Takes Your Pain Seriously
Although PTSD often happens in the wake of violence, sexual abuse, or natural disasters, the condition doesn’t always stem from dangerous events. Maybe a loved one passed away or became seriously ill. Perhaps you witnessed something traumatic even though you weren’t involved.
When you try to tell the people around you that you’re struggling, they may tell you that “you seem fine” and “you’ll get over it.” As a result, you may feel alone and misunderstood, like there’s no one out there who believes you. Here at Altura Medical Spa and Wellness, we know how lonely it is for many survivors. We believe you—we’re not going to downplay your story. In PTSD therapy, our goal is to create a safe, warm environment where you feel seen, heard, and accepted for who you are. And if you have a child or teenager who has PTSD, they are welcome to pursue treatment with us as well.
Many People With PTSD Suffer From A Lack Of Social Support
Roughly six out of every 100 people struggle with PTSD at some point in their lives. And when you consider how many cases of PTSD go unreported, the number may be even higher.
Any traumatic event can cause PTSD, including child neglect, domestic abuse, loss of a loved one, or even seeing another person get hurt. Oftentimes, what makes PTSD so hard to live with is lack of support. If you don’t have a loving and supportive cast of people in your life, you may have a tougher time recovering from your trauma. Additionally, if you have a history of substance abuse or prior mental illness, you may be at greater risk of suffering from PTSD. PTSD therapy with Altura Medical Spa and Wellness is a chance to get the support you’ve always wanted and take back the power that trauma took away. With our combination of psychiatry and therapy, we are confident that you can heal from trauma and learn to regulate intense emotions.
PTSD Therapy And Psychiatry Can Help You Recover From The Pain Of The Past
Trauma can affect every area of your life. That’s why our practice is committed to helping you find healing and relief in your mind, body, and spirit. We’ll teach you new relaxation and self-control skills, help you overcome feelings of guilt and shame, and provide tips for better sleeping and eating habits.
We provide trauma treatment for kids, teens, and adults. If you have a young one suffering from PTSD, you can expect to play an active role in their therapeutic journey. Every case of PTSD is different, and that’s why we tailor our treatment plan to meet you or your child’s needs.
Our Approach To Therapy
Both your psychiatrist and your therapist will collaborate with you to come up with a treatment plan that works for you. Your therapist will focus on your emotional distress and ways to help you cope with it. You will learn new skills for controlling your reaction to traumatic events, such as breathwork, meditation, or any other calming strategies. Although you can’t control what happens to you, you can control your response to it.
Additionally, your trauma therapist will help you work on reversing feelings of guilt and shame related to PTSD. If you’re a survivor of domestic abuse, part of you may feel at fault for what happened. We want to help you understand that you are not to blame for what other people did to you, no matter what. We will give you permission to feel all your feelings, but we will stand on your side unconditionally in regards to trauma and abuse.
Our Approach To Psychiatry
While your therapist helps you work through your mental health symptoms, your psychiatrist will collaborate with you on ways to improve your diet, sleep, and exercise routines. After all, PTSD can affect the body just as heavily as it affects the mind. The body acts as a storehouse of past trauma, holding emotional wounds deep inside it. Overcoming trauma can help you feel more at home in your body and less prone to impulsive reactions.
Although medication is entirely optional, your psychiatrist will gladly help you if you decide to try it. We strongly recommend antidepressants for managing sadness, worry, anger, and feelings of numbness. Other medications can help with sleep troubles, nightmares, and other symptoms of trauma. Through a unique combination of therapy and psychiatry, our practice is confident that we can help you recover from PTSD and improve your mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing. You don’t have to live in the shadow of the past any longer.
You May Have Some Concerns About PTSD Therapy…
Other people always tell me I seem fine.
PTSD is an invisible illness. You can’t see it, which is why so many people tell survivors that they’re not sick or they seem fine. Sadly, this prevents many survivors from getting help. They feel like they need to convince others that they’re hurting. The truth is that you don’t have to—as long as you’re aware of your symptoms, you know it’s worth seeking help. Even if a part of you thinks your struggles are “not that bad,” wouldn’t you rather feel better than deal with PTSD in silence?
I’m worried that PTSD therapy will make me feel worse.
All of our specialists are trained to help you work through your symptoms in a way that does not trigger stress reactions. If you ever feel anxious in sessions, we can use grounding skills to help you feel calm and centered again. The great thing about our approach is that you’re in control—we’ll never do anything you don’t want to.
I think it’s a waste to spend money on mental health.
PTSD therapy is an investment like any other, but it can have benefits that last for the rest of your life. While finances are important, your mental health matters. If you want to keep PTSD from affecting your life and embrace a brighter future, we encourage you to pursue therapy with us.
You Don’t Have To Live In The Shadow Of The Past Anymore
Whether you or your child is suffering from PTSD, we encourage you to pursue therapy with us. To get started, you can use thee contact form to schedule your first session. We have locations in Florida, Connecticut, and New York.