Post-traumatic stress disorder refers to the lasting psychological responses one experiences after a traumatic event. This serious condition impacts men and women of all ages and backgrounds, making it one of the most prevalent psychiatric disorders. 

Any number of harmful or life-threatening events can lead to PTSD, including exposure to military combat, domestic violence, sexual assault, and more. After the event, survivors struggle with intrusive thoughts or may relive their experiences through nightmares and flashbacks. 

Witnessing a traumatic event does not always lead to a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder. It’s possible to experience a response shortly after a traumatic event, though it doesn’t last for more than three weeks. This is known as acute stress disorder, which has the potential to develop into post-traumatic stress disorder. 

If you develop psychological responses at least six months after a traumatic event, this is delayed-onset PTSD. Ongoing exposure to trauma rather than one-time events elicits reactions known as complex trauma. Any symptoms lasting more than three months classify as chronic PTSD. 

You don’t have to struggle with trauma by yourself. Inner Voyage Recovery Center provides a safe space for PTSD treatment so you can heal your mind and regain control of your life.

Call our caring team at (470) 460-8437 or browse our admissions page to learn more about treatment plans or to enroll in our program.