What are the Alternative Treatments for PTSD?

While there are standard treatments for PTSD, many patients see very little improvement. They take medication and go to therapy but still suffer from the symptoms. This reality leads many to look for alternative treatments for PTSD.

What are some of the alternative treatment options for PTSD? Read on to find out!

Alternative Treatments for PTSD

Ketamine Infusion Therapy

Ketamine therapy involves the patient having an IV of ketamine administered. For most PTSD patients, the treatment will include several sessions over many weeks. However, ketamine therapy delivers fast results. In one study, patients reported a reduction in PTSD symptoms just 24 hours after their first session.

Meditation

Many patients have seen great results with meditation as a complementary treatment for PTSD. Meditation can help PTSD patients in many ways. To start, practices like mindfulness meditation can help in processing feelings associated with PTSD. Patients can also use meditation as a way to relieve stress. It can also provide patients with tools to help them manage their moods and feelings.

NAD Therapy

Depression and anxiety are conditions often associated with PTSD. People with PTSD are more likely to have major depressive disorders and are more prone to extreme anxiety. NAD therapy is one treatment that has shown positive results in addressing both issues. With NAD therapy, the patient receives an IV of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide. It is a substance that plays an important role in the health of every cell in the body.

Physical Exercise

Research shows that exercise can play a complementary role in PTSD treatment. Various studies have shown a connection between aerobic exercise and a reduction in PTSD symptoms. Beyond aerobic exercise, many patients are also practicing yoga to manage PTSD. Recent studies indicate that yoga can help patients reduce their symptoms. It is also good for stress relief and mood regulation.

VR Exposure Therapy

Standard exposure therapy is already an established part of PTSD treatment. This treatment involves exposing the patient to the source of anxiety or fear to desensitize them to it. In recent years, researchers have been experimenting with VR as a tool for exposure therapy. With VR, therapists can use simulations to expose patients to their triggers in a more controlled way.

PTSD Therapies from Silver Lining

Are you interested in complementary treatments for PTSD? Reach out to Silver Lining by clicking this link. We offer treatments that could assist with your recovery from PTSD.

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