PTSD

PTSD services offered in Bay City, Corunna, Midland, Saginaw, Standish , Mt. Pleasant, Gladwin and Ortonville, MI

If you have lasting effects after experiencing or witnessing trauma, turn to Recovery Pathways, LLC. With six convenient locations in Bay City, Corunna, Gladwin, Ortonville, Midland, and Mount Pleasant, Michigan, the highly trained mental health experts can help you better manage distressing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms. Schedule an evaluation by calling the office or booking an appointment online today.

PTSD Q&A

What is PTSD?

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition affecting some people after experiencing a traumatic, terrifying, or extremely stressful event. It’s often characterized by having nightmares, flashbacks, or extreme anxiety linked to the distressing experience. 

If you’re bothered by extreme or long-lasting PTSD symptoms and desire relief, see the experts at Recovery Pathways, LLC for an evaluation.

Which symptoms can PTSD cause?

The following may be symptoms of PTSD:

  • Nightmares
  • Flashbacks
  • Avoiding triggers linked to past trauma
  • Distressing thoughts
  • Emotional stress associated with trauma
  • Negative moods, emotions, or thoughts
  • Anger or aggression 
  • Irritability
  • Substance misuse
  • Feeling detached from other people
  • Fear, worry, shame, guilt, or blame
  • Memory problems surrounding a traumatic event
  • Loss of interest in favorite activities
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Thoughts of suicide
  • Feeling emotionally numb
  • Getting startled easily
  • Always being on guard
  • Difficulty sleeping or concentrating 

You might also experience sweating, shaking, rapid breathing, or similar physical reactions because of PTSD. 

Which types of trauma may lead to PTSD?

Examples of traumatic experiences that could lead to PTSD include:

  • Childhood neglect
  • Physical, emotional, or sexual abuse
  • Military combat exposure
  • Physical assault
  • Being threatened
  • Car accidents
  • Being a first responder
  • Natural disasters 
  • Being in a fire
  • Getting robbed
  • Being kidnapped

Up to 80% of the population may experience trauma during their lifetime, and 5-10% of these people develop PTSD. 

How is PTSD diagnosed?

The experts at Recovery Pathways, LLC offer comprehensive mental health evaluations to determine which condition you may have and how to best treat it. They discuss any traumatic experiences and your emotions, thoughts, moods, and behaviors. 

You might be a candidate for GeneSight® testing to learn which medications may be helpful based on your genes.

How is PTSD treated?

Treating PTSD might consist of individualized therapy, group therapy, or family and couples counseling. You might be a candidate for medication management to ease depression, anxiety, and similar concerns related to PTSD.

Your provider offers cognitive processing therapy, exposure therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and other forms of psychotherapy to develop healthy coping skills. 

If you struggle with substance use disorder, Recovery Pathways, LLC offers medication-assisted treatment (MAT) that may include trying VIVITROL® or SUBOXONE®.

Your mental health provider follows up as often as you need to ensure effective and long-lasting mental health outcomes. They’re here for you every step of the way.

Schedule a PTSD evaluation at Recovery Pathways, LLC by calling the office or requesting an appointment online today.