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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Trauma can leave the brain stuck on alert long after the danger has passed. At VieClinic, we train that alarm system directly: in one trial, after 24 neurofeedback sessions only 27% still met criteria for PTSD, compared with 68% on a waitlist.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, such as death, injury, or violence. PTSD can affect a person’s emotional and psychological well-being long after the traumatic event, impacting daily life, relationships, and work.
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Fewer People Meeting PTSD Criteria
After 24 neurofeedback sessions, 27% of adults with chronic PTSD still met diagnostic criteria, compared with 68% of those on a waitlist.
Results That Hold
TMS combined with trauma-focused therapy reduced PTSD symptoms more than therapy with sham TMS, with gains lasting six months.
Shorter Sessions
In veterans with PTSD, theta burst TMS, a few minutes per session, improved symptoms and day-to-day functioning one month after treatment.
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Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
Non-invasive techniques
Magnetic pulses to the right front of the brain, used on its own or alongside trauma-focused therapy. Theta burst sessions take a few minutes.
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Neurofeedback
Non-invasive techniques
Brain training guided by your brain map, aimed at the over-alert state common after trauma. Sessions do not require retelling the trauma.
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Treatment Options
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can be treated through a combination of therapy, medications, and emerging techniques. These approaches are tailored to individual needs, with varying effectiveness from person to person.
Therapies
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Helps change negative thoughts and behaviours.
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT): Addresses harmful beliefs related to trauma.
Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE): Involves confronting trauma-related memories to reduce fear.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Employs guided eye movements to process traumatic memories.
Stress Inoculation Training (SIT): Teaches stress management without revisiting the trauma.
Medications
SSRIs (e.g., fluoxetine, sertraline): Considered first-line treatments, SSRIs help regulate serotonin levels to improve mood, reduce anxiety, and lessen the intensity of intrusive thoughts.
SNRIs (e.g., venlafaxine): These medications affect both serotonin and norepinephrine, helping to stabilize mood and reduce core PTSD symptoms such as hypervigilance and emotional numbing.
Additional Medications: Depending on individual symptoms, medications may also be prescribed to target sleep disturbances, hyperarousal, or co-occurring conditions like depression or anxiety.
Diagnosis Criteria (DSM-5)
To be diagnosed with PTSD, symptoms must last for more than a month and cause significant distress or disruption in daily life. These symptoms often include a mix of intrusive memories, avoidance, negative mood changes, and heightened emotional reactions.
If you or someone you know is experiencing PTSD, seeking support from a healthcare professional is crucial for finding the right treatment and support.
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Key symptoms
Intrusive Memories
- Flashbacks, nightmares, or distressing memories related to the trauma.
- Emotional and physical reactions when exposed to reminders of the traumatic event.
Avoidance
- Avoiding thoughts, people, or places that trigger memories of the trauma.
Negative Changes in Thinking and Mood
- Feelings of guilt, shame, or hopelessness.
- Emotional numbness, detachment from others, and lack of interest in activities.
Changes in Physical and Emotional Reactions:
- Hypervigilance, irritability, or anger.
- Difficulty sleeping, concentrating, or being easily startled.
- Risky behaviour, such as substance abuse or reckless actions.
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