Therapy for PTSD
Treatment method
For PTSD, cognitive therapy often is used along with exposure therapy. Exposure therapy. This behavioral therapy helps you safely face situations and memories that you find frightening so you can learn to cope with them effectively. Exposure therapy can be particularly helpful for flashbacks and nightmares.
PTSD is treatable
As with most mental illnesses, no cure exists for PTSD, but the symptoms can be effectively managed to restore the affected individual to normal functioning. The best hope for treating PTSD is a combination of medication and therapy.
How many therapy sessions are needed?
Everyone suffering from PTSD is unique. Your treatment will be designed by yourself and the clinician