There is no way to "treat" PTSD. The best way you can help your friend is to seek professional help for them. They need to work through the trauma.
Two recommended stress management books for individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder are "The Body Keeps the Score" by Bessel van der Kolk and "Waking the Tiger" by Peter Levine. These books provide insights into trauma and offer practical strategies for managing stress and healing from trauma.
You should discuss how you are feeling with a physician. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is very serious. It can lead to the development of negative behaviors such as isolation, over consumption of alcohol, use of stress drugs, and abuse of prescription drugs. By consulting a physician they will be able to point you in the right direction of getting help from a professional.
About 1 in 8 returning soldiers have PTSD, but far fewer seek help. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5334479/
Symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can include flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety, and uncontrollable thoughts about the traumatic event. Avoidance of people or places that trigger memories of the event, negative changes in mood and thinking, and heightened reactivity can also be signs of PTSD. It is important to seek professional help if experiencing these symptoms.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a serious mental health condition that can have significant impacts on an individual's well-being. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares, anxiety, and avoidance of triggers. Left untreated, PTSD can lead to difficulties in relationships, work, and daily functioning. Seeking professional help and support is crucial for managing and improving symptoms of PTSD.
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Yes, at least partially, if not fully. This is done through what is termed gradual (or graded) desensitization. This technique can be found in many self-help books (such as the Post-traumatic stress disorder workbook, among others).
Hydrotherapy may ease the stress of recovering from trauma.
Any time you uproot your life it causes stress. Depending on the circumstances of why you left and what you had to undergo depends on if it caused traumatic stress. Only speaking to a physician will help you to arrive to a specific yes or no.
(not medical advice) Nightmare disorder may be caused by stress or medication side effects, and you can treat it with therapy, yoga, and meditation to help with stress
The Armed Forces Network provides free information for mental health services for the previous military personel. Volunteers and professionals work together to help those who are suffering from anxiety and depression as well as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Protection from further danger; treat injuries; provide food, shelter, fluids, and clothing; locate separated loved ones; social contact; help resolve transportation, housing or other issues; grief counseling.