PTSD

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) results from experiencing trauma such as abuse, neglect, or a life threatening event. If you have trouble with flashbacks, nightmares, anxiety, depression, and isolation after trauma, contact Rochelle Tatarka, APRN at River Oaks Psych in Ohio. We can help you manage PTSD and help you get to where you want to be in your life.  Call, text, or email River Oaks Psych today for a telehealth or in person appointment.

What causes PTSD?

PTSD can affect people who live through or witness a traumatic event. Examples of experiences that might cause PTSD include:

• Physical, sexual, verbal, emotional, and mental abuse or neglect
• Physical assault
• Rape
• Being a victim of crime
• Motor vehicle accidents
• Death of a loved one
• Natural disasters 

Many sudden and traumatic events can lead to PTSD. You can also develop PTSD if you endure months or years of abuse and/or neglect.

What are symptoms of PTSD?

• Intrusive thoughts
• Negative thoughts
• Flashbacks
• Nightmares
• Sleep disturbance
• Avoiding situations 
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Isolating
• Hyper awareness of your surroundings
• Easily startled
• Irritable
• Agitated

Call, text, or email River Oaks Psych today for a telehealth or in person appointment.