Experiencing traumatic or life-threatening events can cause a psychiatric disorder known as PTSD. Found to have psychobiological correlates, PTSD can hinder one’s ability to function properly in their daily lives. The physical and psychological symptoms associated with PTSD are vague and incomplete considering this condition can be masked with other anxiety-related disorders (eg. panic disorder, agoraphobia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, social phobia, etc.). Treatment regarding combat-related PTSD was found to be more resistant than those who develop PTSD from other traumas further revealing unclear facts related this disorder. Clinical psychologists hypothesize that the difference between veterans and other patients with PTSD may be related …show more content…
In other words, to diminish the patient’s reaction, as well as acuity, to the recurring memory. Types of approved therapy include psychodynamic psychotherapy, peer-counseling groups, and Cognitive-behavior therapy (Gale Research, 2015). The alternative option to therapy is medication which is often used to treat patients with severe PTSD. However, abuse associated with PTSD medication is common and leads to worsening conditions, often increasing symptoms such as depression or anxiety. Therapy treatments also tend to prove ineffective since the PTSD patients involved often opt-out or continue to have recurring flashbacks/nightmares, making this process of recovery costly and lengthy. The persistent feeling of fear, guilt, shame, horror, and anger caused by a traumatic event eventually leads to depression, substance abuse, suicidal thoughts, and/or anxiety. CAM, or complementary and alternative medicine, which uses methods not associated with mainstream medical care, is also being integrated as part of the ongoing clinical and translational research on PTSD. (Iribarren, Prolo, Neagos, and Chiappelli,