On March 5th the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a new nasal spray treatment called Spravato (esketamine) in conjunction with an oral antidepressant, for the treatment of depression in adults.
No hearings are scheduled for that legislation in Texas for now. So patients dealing with the symptoms of PTSD must still rely on the following traditional treatments and therapies.
It is normal to have stress reactions after a traumatic event. Your emotions and behavior can change in ways that are upsetting to you. Even though most people have stress reactions following a trauma, they get better in time. But, you should seek help if symptoms:
There are four types of Symptoms of PTSD.
PTSD symptoms usually start soon after the traumatic event. But for some people, they may not happen until months or years after the trauma. Symptoms may come and go over many years. So, you should keep track of your symptoms and talk to someone you trust about them.
If you have symptoms that last longer than four weeks, cause you great distress, or disrupt your work or home life, you probably have PTSD.
If you or someone you know have questions about symptoms of and treatment for PTSD , send us an email through our contact form or call our office.
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