What are the Symptom of PTSD?
What are the Symptoms of PTSD?
The American Psychiatric Association defines Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as:
“…a psychiatric disorder that can occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event such as a natural disaster, a serious accident, a terrorist act, war/combat, rape or other violent personal assault.
“PTSD has been known by many names in the past, such as “shell shock” during the years of World War I and “combat fatigue” after World War II. But PTSD does not just happen to combat veterans. PTSD can occur in all people, in people of any ethnicity, nationality or culture, and any age. PTSD affects approximately 3.5 percent of U.S. adults, and an estimated one in 11 people will be diagnosed with PTSD in their lifetime. Women are twice as likely as men to have PTSD.”
What the American Psychiatric Association Classifies as Symptoms
In 2013, the PTSD diagnostic criteria of the American Psychiatric Association underwent revision in the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). PTSD is now included in a new category, Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders. “All the conditions included in this classification require exposure to a traumatic or stressful event as a diagnostic criterion.” The previous edition, DSM-4, cited 17 PTSD symptoms, but the revised edition has expanded the list. A combination of the symptoms listed below are required for diagnosis, but it’s rare for anyone to have them all.
Criterion A: stressor (one required)
The person was exposed to: death, threatened death, actual or threatened serious injury, or actual or threatened sexual violence, in the following way(s):
- Direct exposure
- Witnessing the trauma
- Learning that a relative or close friend was exposed to a trauma
- Indirect exposure to aversive details of the trauma, usually in the course of professional duties (e.g., first responders, medics)
Criterion B: intrusion symptoms (one required)
The traumatic event is persistently re-experienced in the following way(s):
- Unwanted upsetting memories
- Nightmares
- Flashbacks
- Emotional distress after exposure to traumatic reminders
- Physical reactivity after exposure to traumatic reminders
Criterion C: avoidance (one required)
Avoidance of trauma-related stimuli after the trauma, in the following way(s):
- Trauma-related thoughts or feelings
- Trauma-related external reminders
Criterion D: negative alterations in cognitions and mood (two required)
Negative thoughts or feelings that began or worsened after the trauma, in the following way(s):
- Inability to recall key features of the trauma
- Overly negative thoughts and assumptions about oneself or the world
- Exaggerated blame of self or others for causing the trauma
- Negative affect
- Decreased interest in activities
- Feeling isolated
- Difficulty experiencing positive affect
Criterion E: alterations in arousal and reactivity
Trauma-related arousal and reactivity that began or worsened after the trauma, in the following way(s):
- Irritability or aggression
- Risky or destructive behavior
- Hypervigilance
- Heightened startle reaction
- Difficulty concentrating
- Difficulty sleeping
Criterion F: duration (required)
- Symptoms last for more than 1 month.
Criterion G: functional significance (required)
- Symptoms create distress or functional impairment (e.g., social, occupational).
Criterion H: exclusion (required)
- Symptoms are not due to medication, substance use, or other illness.
Risk Factors
Someone who’s experienced events that are shocking, dangerous, or scary (a soldier in combat, or a first responder during the twin tower attacks in New York), may be suffering from symptoms of PTSD. Not everyone who survives a life-altering event will experience PTSD, but those who do may have been exposed to these risk factors described by the National Institute of Mental Health:
- Surviving Living through perilous traumas and events.
- Emotional or physical injuries.
- Being present when someone has been seriously injured or killed
- Is a survivor of childhood trauma.
- Experiences feelings of helplessness, horror, or intense fear based on a prior event.
- Absence or lack of availability of social support after the trauma.
- Extreme stress, like dealing with pain and injury, the loss of a loved one or losing a home or job.
- A history of substance abuse or mental illness not directly related to the event.
Getting Help
Do you think you have PTSD? If you can talk to someone you trust and they agree, it may be time to get help. You’ve taken an important step in – validating your experiences with PTSD symptoms and the need for medical attention. After talking to a doctor, you’ll choose a treatment plan which might include medications like ketamine.
According to the American Pharmacist Association, veterans suffering from PTSD used ketamine in trials through the U.S. Veterans Affairs. Tobias Marton, in charge of the infusion program, called the results “impressive.”
Ketamine infusion therapy is an innovative new treatment option that is providing rapid relief for patients who are battling this condition. If you or someone you know is struggling with PTSD we would like to invite you to give us a call today to learn more about Ketamine.
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What Causes Depression?
Depression affects millions of people, more women than men, with the symptoms popping up without warning. It can be brought on by stressful situations, biology, and other factors, but people experiencing it sometimes suffer in silence because of the stigma associated with it. Everyone reacts to the triggers differently, with some able to control or eliminate them, while others can’t and need help. Help may be available through therapy or by an innovative new treatment called ketamine infusion therapy.
What is Depression?
The Mayo Clinic says depression is more than the “blues” and states this:
“Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. Also called major depressive disorder or clinical depression, it affects how you feel, think and behave and can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems. You may have trouble doing normal day-to-day activities, and sometimes you may feel as if life isn’t worth living.”
Causes of Depression
Many people suffering from depression dismiss its symptoms, are certain it’s temporary and their lives will return to normal eventually. But what if it doesn’t? And do you know enough about its many causes to diagnose and treat it? Here are some sources identified by UC Berkley:
- Biology and its implications. According to Harvard Medical researchers, biology shows a responsibility in clinical depression, with nerve cell growth, nerve cell connections, and how nerve circuits function all impacting emotions which could result in depression.
- The role of stress. We know anyone can experience stress, and that can lead to depression if left untreated. Relationship and money problems can play a role, plus mental and physical health, family history, and support of loved ones.
- Your psychological profile can lead to depression, especially if you have low self-esteem or inflated notions of superiority.
- A pattern of misuse or abuse related to alcohol or drugs.
Are There Different Kinds of Depression?
A mental health professional may diagnose you with depression based on the duration of the symptoms. Here are five forms of depression:
- Persistent Depressive Disorder is characterized by severe or mild symptoms and lasts at least two years.
- Postpartum Depression can linger for weeks, taking root during pregnancy characterized by feelings of extreme sadness, anxiety, and exhaustion.
- Psychotic Depression is a noxious brew of serious depression combined with psychosis, where the new mom is delusional or is hallucinating.
- Seasonal Affective Disorder most often creeps up in the winter during times when there are fewer hours of natural sunlight. Characteristics include increased sleep, social withdrawal, weight gain but they disappear in the summer.
- Bipolar disorder, distinct from depression, includes symptoms that meet the criteria for major depression such as low moods. But a person affected can have extreme feelings of irritability or euphoria, called mania, or a less serious form called “hypomania.”
Depression and Its Symptoms
Many people are truly depressed only once, while others can experience it daily. More frequent occurrences are as worrisome as single instances and there are many symptoms to watch out for:
- When you are burdened by the weight of emotions like sadness, tearfulness, emptiness or hopelessness.
- If you experience outbursts of frustration, anger, or irritability caused by trivial problems.
- You avoid hobbies, sports, intimacy – things you were once interested in and looked forward to.
- Issues with sleeping, including not getting enough hours of rest, or even sleeping too long.
- You’re physically tired or lack energy, especially while accomplishing chores of minimal effort.
- Eating or weight problems, such as not having an appetite and eating less than normal, or weight gain from binge eating.
- Everyday situations like making dinner or interacting with co-workers make you restless, agitated, or anxious.
- You don’t think as quickly as you used to, or your body moves in slow motion.
- Memories of past failure or guilt nag at you and you can’t shake them.
- Your decision-making skills are diminished, due to trouble concentrating, forgetfulness, or overall hesitance.
- You think of suicide or harming yourself or others.
- You wonder why you have sudden headaches or body discomforts.
I think I have Depression, What Should I do?
Depression can affect anyone but is twice as likely to occur in females as males. Science says the causes are often hormonal, rising during puberty, the onset of menstrual problems, or the occurrence of pregnancy and giving birth. The symptoms can be severe, but also can be managed and treated.
Studies reveal a growing body of evidence that medicine can treat symptoms of depression. Ketamine, for instance, has been shown to treat anxiety and anxiety spectrum disorders, increasing its use in clinical settings. Another study shows the drug has been effective over the short-term in relieving symptoms of Social Anxiety Disorder.
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Preparing for Coronavirus | Strengthen your Immune System
You will get Coronavirus. I’m pretty sure of it. I know I will. I work about one day a week in the ER. Every ER doc in this country will get Coronavirus. Just about everyone will do fine. I’m not here to panic you. I just want to share my thoughts about how to improve and strengthen your immune system so when you get it, it’s mild and it goes away. Just like most Coronaviruses around these days which cause the common cold.
Get More Sleep
Sleep recharges your immune system and literally helps reduce your stress level. This, directly and indirectly, affects your immune system. Have you ever been stressed out and then gotten a cold sore? The cold sore virus ( herpes) is always there, it’s your suppressed immune system that just let it blossom because you were compromised. So get plenty of sleep.
Wash your Hands
We now know that viruses like Coronavirus are spread by touching surfaces, not just respiratory particles. So keep surfaces clean and wash your hands. I just saw something funny on Facebook that said something like ” wash your hands like you just cut jalapenos and now you have to take out your contacts.” Pretty funny. But true.
Vitamin C
High doses of Vitamin C are literally Anti-Viral. High doses of Vitamin C kill viruses. Take what you can absorb orally which for most people maxes out about 1gm per hour. Take several grams throughout the day. But I would consider doing High Dose Vitamin C. Somewhere in the 50-75 gm range. A once-weekly drip in this range could literally save your life. Say your colonized with the virus for a week before you have symptoms. An infusion of high dose C could potentially kill the virus in your body before you even get symptoms. If you are a high risk of illness ( over 60 or immunocompromised ) please consider this. See if there is an infusion clinic in your town. These infusions are simple and may make a huge difference.
NAD+ ( Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide)
NAD+ is the metabolic fuel for your nervous system but it’s also one of the most important cofactors in immune system health. NAD+ levels go down as we age. Guess what else goes down as we age? Survival from infectious disease. Coronavirus isn’t killing young people. It’s killing older people. My theory is that supplementing with NAD+ either sublingually or IV may strengthen the immune system and effectively give you the immune system of a much younger person. What do you have to lose? I’ll be dosing daily over the next few months with Nicotinamide Riboside (NR), Sublingual NAD+ ( Real NAD+ by Avior) and maybe even IV NAD.
Stay healthy
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Can Anxiety Cause Chest Pain?
Here’s a situation many of us are all too familiar with. You work in an office. You’re surrounded by many coworkers whom you interact with daily, and you may be sitting in a packed conference room when suddenly – without warning – the company president asks you a question you weren’t prepared to answer. A feeling of stress overwhelms you – a panic attack, and you slowly feel a twitch in your chest, then a dull ache that reaches a crescendo until the meeting ends and you make it back to your desk. Yes, by all accounts, anxiety can cause chest pain. (more…)