What is PTSD?
PTSD is a mental health condition that develops after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. It’s more than just having bad memories — the trauma continues to affect your thoughts, emotions, and body long after the danger has passed. PTSD can interfere with daily life, relationships, and physical health if left untreated.
What causes it?
PTSD can occur after any deeply distressing or disturbing event. Common causes include:
- Exposure to violence, assault, or a life-threatening accident
- Serious illness or sudden loss of a loved one
- Childhood abuse, neglect, or repeated trauma
- Natural disasters or war-related experiences
- The brain’s overreaction to danger, making it stay in “survival mode”
What are the possible symptoms?
Symptoms of PTSD may appear soon after the trauma or even months later. These can include:
- Re-experiencing the trauma through flashbacks or nightmares
- Avoiding places, people, or thoughts linked to the trauma
- Feeling emotionally numb or disconnected
- Being easily startled or always feeling “on edge”
- Mood changes like anger, guilt, or hopelessness
What do we do?
PTSD is treated by Dr. Prabhojit with care, validation, and evidence-based approaches that help the brain and body recover.
Treatment includes:
Trauma-informed Assessment
to understand the impact and symptoms
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Medication
(if needed) to reduce anxiety, depression, or sleep disturbances
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Therapy
such as trauma-focused CBT or EMDR to process and reframe the traumatic memory
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Breathing and Grounding Exercises
to help regulate distressing emotional and physical responses
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Support
in rebuilding routines, trust, and emotional safety over time
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