Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
What Is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?

Types of PTSD
There are four types of PTSD:

Symptoms appear within the first month of the trauma and last between two days and four weeks.
Symptoms last for more than four weeks after the trauma.
Diagnosed when the signs and symptoms develop years after the traumatic event.
Common Symptoms of PTSD
- Reliving the trauma
- Unexplained fear
- Low self-confidence
- Anger
- Frightening memories
- Emotional numbness
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Avoiding thoughts about the event
- Loss of interest in activities
- Blackouts
- Sleep problems
- Emotional detachment
- Substance abuse
- Easily startled
- Nightmares
- Concentration problems
- Memory problems surrounding the event
Treatment for PTSD
Many people suffering from PTSD fail to seek treatment because of misidentifying or failing to recognize their symptoms as trauma-related. They may also not realize that their PTSD is treatable. Additionally, it can be challenging for victims of trauma to come forward and seek help as those who have gone through a traumatic event may feel shame, guilt, fear, or mistrust.
At Lifeskills we help our clients heal from the emotional and mental traumas that prevent them from moving forward. We help clients resume functioning as they did before the trauma and to move past issues surrounding the trauma.
Our Trauma Treatment Pathway helps clients process their past traumas so they can progress through recovery. The Trauma Treatment Pathway includes cognitive processing therapy (CPT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), seeking safety, and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT).
Interested in learning more about Lifeskills treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder?
Call us at 866.321.9430 or fill out our contact form.