We offer personalized recovery plans to help you overcome trauma and restore emotional balance through compassionate, evidence-based care.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) develops after experiencing or witnessing a deeply distressing event. The mind replays the trauma long after it’s over, leading to flashbacks, avoidance, and heightened anxiety. At Shining Star Psychiatric Care, we understand that trauma affects everyone differently. Our goal is to provide a safe space and proven treatments to help you heal, rebuild trust, and find peace within yourself.
PTSD is a mental health condition that can occur after exposure to severe trauma—such as violence, abuse, natural disasters, or accidents. It’s not a sign of weakness; it’s a natural reaction when the brain’s stress system becomes over-activated by fear.
Individuals with PTSD often experience recurring memories, nightmares, and emotional numbness. These symptoms can interfere with work, relationships, and daily functioning—but with the right care, recovery is possible.
Common subtypes and related conditions include:
– Acute Stress Disorder
– Complex PTSD (from prolonged trauma)
– Adjustment Disorder with anxiety or depression
– Comorbid depression, anxiety, or substance use disorders
With treatment and support, most people can manage symptoms and live fulfilling, stable lives.
PTSD symptoms can appear soon after the event or months later. They often fall into four main categories:
PTSD results from a combination of psychological, biological, and environmental factors. Not everyone who experiences trauma develops PTSD—individual vulnerability plays a big role.
Potential Causes:
– Exposure to life-threatening events (assault, accident, disaster)
– Chronic or repeated trauma (childhood abuse or domestic violence)
– Imbalance in stress hormones (cortisol and norepinephrine)
– Genetic predisposition or family history of mental illness
– Lack of social support after trauma
At Shining Star Psychiatric Care, we take a comprehensive approach—addressing both the emotional and biological effects of trauma to support long-term recovery.
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