You Don’t Have to Self-Medicate Your PTSD

The symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are not always readily apparent. You or someone you love may attempt to self-medicate PTSD symptoms with drugs or alcohol. This can lead to a pattern of abuse that can lead to addiction.

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Self-Medication

Posttraumatic stress disorder is an anxiety disorder caused by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event which involved death, severe injury or a great amount of fear. War veterans are the people most associated with PTSD, but PTSD can happen to anyone of any age or background. No matter who you are, treating PTSD at home is not the right thing to do. People may try to self-medicate and use alcohol or drugs to counter the pain and anxiety caused by their PTSD. There are many symptoms of PTSD which can cause a great deal of discomfort to the person suffering them. Getting PTSD help is the better option instead of self-medicating PTSD. Some of the symptoms of PTSD include the following:

• Lack of sleep
• Flashbacks, nightmares and/or visions of the event which caused the PTSD
• Inability to focus or concentrate
• Feeling detached from everything
• Depression
• Dizziness or fainting
• Panic attacks
• Substance abuse
• Headache or other body ailments

Consuming alcohol or drugs can make you feel better temporarily, but your problems resurface and may be worse than before. You may reach out for more alcohol or drugs, but consuming too much of a substance will make you addicted to it. Instead of suffering from only PTSD, now you will be battling alcoholism and PTSD or drug addiction and PTSD.

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Rehabilitation and Treatment

PTSD rehab can help you get over your disorder and live a peaceful life. There is effective treatment available for PTSD and addiction, and you can stop using drugs and stop experiencing PTSD symptoms. The best option for PTSD and addiction recovery is integrated treatment. Integrated treatment offers traditional rehab services combined with help for trauma. If you or your loved one is suffering from PTSD, make sure that you get the best help as quickly as possible.

Call Today to End Self-Medication and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

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