“PTSD affects individuals in many different ways,” said Dr. Juan-Carlos Zuberbuhler, a psychiatrist with Kaiser Permanente Southern California.
Dr. Zuberbuhler, who practices at Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center, noted the simplest triggers can make someone with PTSD feel like their nervous system becomes hijacked by a panic reaction, and that can cause you to fight (get angry), flight (avoid) or freeze (feel numb).
According to Dr. Zuberbuhler, doing the following may improve a person’s path to recovery from PTSD:
Because there are times when PTSD can cause severe anxiety and other mental health challenges,
Dr. Zuberbuhler emphasized the importance of knowing when to seek help.
Kaiser Permanente offers valuable care instructions for those with PTSD.
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