Have you experienced a traumatic event? Are you suffering from lingering fear and anxiety? Do you feel like you no longer have any control over how you think, feel, and behave?
Posttraumatic stress disorder - also known as PTSD - is a mental health challenge that may occur in individuals who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event such as a natural disaster, a terrorist act, an act of war, a serious accident, rape, or any other violent personal assault.
It is believed that PTSD affects nearly four percent of the U.S. adult population. While it is usually linked with veterans who’ve experienced combat, PTSD occurs in all people regardless of age, race, nationality, or culture. In fact, women are twice as likely to experience PTSD than men.
What are the Symptoms of PTSD?
People with PTSD often experience intense thoughts and feelings related to their traumatic experiences. These can last for a long time after the initial event. Many people with PTSD also relive the event through flashbacks and nightmares.
People with PTSD often feel intense emotions such as fear, anger, sadness, and detachment from friends, family, and community members. They often avoid people and situations that remind them of the traumatic event. Ordinary sounds or incidents such as a door banging or accidental touch in a crowd may cause a strong and uncontrollable reaction.
How Can Neurofeedback Help?
Neurofeedback is a powerful tool for treating PTSD by helping to regulate the brain's response to trauma. PTSD often causes dysregulated brainwave patterns, leading to symptoms like hypervigilance, flashbacks, anxiety, and emotional instability. Neurofeedback provides real-time feedback on brain activity, allowing the brain to learn healthier patterns of functioning. By promoting self-regulation, Neurofeedback can reduce symptoms of PTSD, enhance emotional resilience, and help individuals regain control over their thoughts and responses. It offers a non-invasive, drug-free approach to healing trauma and restoring balance.
How Can HBOT Help?
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) offers a promising approach to treating PTSD by promoting healing at the cellular level. PTSD is associated with changes in brain function and inflammation, which can affect emotional regulation and cognitive processes. HBOT involves breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized environment, which increases oxygen levels in the blood and tissues, supporting the body’s natural healing processes. This enhanced oxygenation helps reduce inflammation, improve brain function, and promote neuroplasticity, allowing the brain to recover from trauma. By supporting both the physical and mental aspects of PTSD, HBOT provides a non-invasive, holistic treatment option for those seeking relief from trauma-related symptoms.
Come HEAL with us!
If you or someone you love is struggling with PTSD, we encourage you to reach out. At Heal, we have seen firsthand the powerful transformations that therapies like Neurofeedback and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy can provide. Our goal is to offer the support and guidance needed to help you regain control, heal from trauma, and rediscover joy in life.