Repetitive, uncontrollable behaviors are a hallmark of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). An accident, an assault, a conflict in the military, or a natural disaster are examples of traumatic occurrences that can have an ongoing impact on a person’s mental health. Many people will react to life-threatening situations in the near term, but some will experience symptoms over time that may indicate posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Symptoms of PTSD frequently co-occur with other illnesses such anxiety, depression, and substance use disorders. The best scenario is a thorough medical evaluation that results in a personalized treatment plan. Often, a picture treatment program would incorporate both psychotherapy and

At BHPS, out professionals performs a comprehensive assessment to pinpoint the general symptoms which includes:

• symptoms like those experienced again, such as recurrent, unwanted, and bothersome painful memories, which may include flashbacks to the trauma, terrible nightmares, and bothersome thoughts.

• Avoidance, which may involve avoiding certain locations or things that serve as memories of the traumatic incident. If a person or situation could trigger severe symptoms, they might intentionally avoid it.

• Mood and cognitive symptoms may include having problems remembering the event and having unfavorable ideas about oneself. A person may also find it difficult to recall the horrific incident and feel numb, guilty, anxious, or depressed. In some cases, cognitive symptoms might also include paranormal feelings or the impression that the environment is “not real” (derealization).

• symptoms like those experienced again, such as recurrent, unwanted, and bothersome painful memories, which may include flashbacks to the trauma, terrible nightmares, and bothersome thoughts.

• indications of arousal, such as excessive alertness. Examples can include having difficulties falling asleep or having fits of rage when exposed to cues that remind them of the experience.

Treatments that we offer

At BHPS, we treated and manage PTSD in several ways.

1. Psychotherapy, such as cognitive processing therapy or group therapy
2. Medications
3. Self-management strategies, such as self-soothing and mindfulness, are helpful to ground a person and bring her back to reality after a flashback