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Treatment For Post Traumatic Disorder?

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Posted on Thu, 12 Sep 2013
Question: how do I deal with post traumatic disorder ? I am very stressed and have suicidal thoughts.
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Answered by Dr. Payman Hajiazim (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Hi, there are good medications for it.

Detailed Answer:
Hi there, thanks for asking. Fortunately, there are very good methods of treatment for SSRI can help for many symptoms and doctors give it after the first assessment. However, many people who have post traumatic stress disorder may have sleep problems. Doctors may give a medication from the class of alpha 2 blockers to treat those problems especially if the person has nightmares. Or the doctor may give a medication from the class of benzodiazepines for sleep which can help to control the anxiety during the day as well. I wish you the best health.
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Treatment For Post Traumatic Disorder?

Brief Answer:
Hi, there are good medications for it.

Detailed Answer:
Hi there, thanks for asking. Fortunately, there are very good methods of treatment for SSRI can help for many symptoms and doctors give it after the first assessment. However, many people who have post traumatic stress disorder may have sleep problems. Doctors may give a medication from the class of alpha 2 blockers to treat those problems especially if the person has nightmares. Or the doctor may give a medication from the class of benzodiazepines for sleep which can help to control the anxiety during the day as well. I wish you the best health.