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With the help of our online psychologists, You will receive a detailed assessment, evidence-based interventions, and ongoing support to regain peace of mind and independence.
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What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder?
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) arises after exposure to a traumatic event involving a real or perceived threat of death, serious injury, or sexual violence, whether as a direct victim, witness, or frontline professional.
According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5-TR), symptoms must persist for at least one month and cause significant clinical distress or functional impairment.
Nuclear symptoms
- Intrusions: Harrowing memories, vivid nightmares, flashbacks that seem real.
- Avoidance: Avoiding thoughts, conversations, or places associated with the trauma.
- Negative changes in cognition and mood: Excessive guilt, beliefs that "the world is dangerous," emotional detachment.
- Hyperactivation: Startled easily, irritability, difficulty sleeping, constant vigilance.
These domains interact, fueling a cycle of anxiety and isolation.
Most Common Symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Severity and proximity of the event Interpersonal violence (aggression, abuse) poses a greater risk than natural disasters.
- History of previous trauma Multiple exposures increase vulnerability.
- Limited social support – Lack of a support network hinders recovery.
- Biological predisposition – alterations in the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis and reduced hippocampal volume.
- Comorbidities Anxiety, depression, and substance use worsen and maintain symptoms.
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- Reduced work productivity due to absenteeism or inability to concentrate.
- Relationships marked by irritability, distance, and difficulty with intimacy.
- Physical health affected by chronic pain, cardiometabolic diseases, and sleep disorders.
- Risky behaviors such as alcohol abuse or self-medication to alleviate intrusions.
- Quality of life drastically compromised, with a loss of meaning and hope.
- Intervening early preserves relationships, careers, and overall well-being.
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Therapies with proven effectiveness
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
It includes prolonged exposure to memories (in therapeutic safety), restructuring of dysfunctional beliefs (“it was my fault”), and emotional regulation training. Clinical trials demonstrate significant reductions in intrusions and avoidance.
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
It focuses on interpreting the trauma, working through "emotions of guilt" and "self-blame" that underlie symptoms.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
It promotes acceptance of painful memories, dislodging them from the center of consciousness and reorienting life towards personal values.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions? We're here to help.
Exposure therapies involve recalling, but in a controlled and progressive way. The goal is to reduce emotional burden, not to traumatize you again.
TF-CBT or EMDR protocols typically range from 8 to 16 sessions. Complex cases may require longer follow-up.
Yes. Many patients achieve complete remission; others retain residual symptoms but develop skills to live without the trauma dictating their choices.
The priority is to ensure current safety. Psychological intervention is adjusted, focusing on stabilization and coping strategies until the threat ceases.
The psychologist will listen to your story, understand your goals, and explain how the treatment will proceed. This is a time to build trust and define the therapeutic plan.
Bibliographic References
- American Psychiatric Association. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th ed., revised text). Washington, DC: APA; 2022.
- National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. Obsessive-compulsive disorder and body dysmorphic disorder: treatment (CG31). London: NICE; 2020.
- Abramowitz JS, Taylor S, McKay D. Obsessive-compulsive disorder. Lancet. 2009;374(9688):491-499.
- Koran LM, Hanna GL, Hollander E, Nestadt G, Simpson HB. Practice guideline for the treatment of patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder. Am J Psychiatry. 2007;164(7 Suppl):5-53.
- Öst LG, Havnen A, Hansen B, Kvale G. Exposures and Response Prevention for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Therapist Guide. Oxford: Oxford University Press; 2015.
- Twohig MP, Abramowitz JS, Smith BM. Adding Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to Exposure and Response Prevention for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: A randomized controlled trial. Behav Res Ther. 2018;108:1-9.
- Simpson HB, Zuckoff A. Treating OCD with Exposure and Response (Ritual) Prevention Therapy. New York: Guilford Press; 2011.
- Skapinakis P, Caldwell DM, Hollingworth W, Bryden P, Fineberg NA, Salkovskis PM. Pharmacological and psychotherapeutic interventions for management of obsessive-compulsive disorder in adults: a systematic review and network meta-analysis. Lancet Psychiatry. 2016;3(8):730-739.
- Ferreira GM, Harrison BJ, Fontenelle LF, et al. A meta-analysis of brain imaging in obsessive-compulsive disorder: Neural correlates of symptom dimensions. Biol Psychiatry. 2021;89(7):640-649.
- Perez-Vigil A, Fernández de la Cruz L, Brander G, et al. Association of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder With Psychiatric Comorbidity, Suicide, All-Cause Mortality, and Cause-Specific Mortality. JAMA Psychiatry. 2022;79(4):365-376.
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