Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Treatment, Rehabilitation & Recovery Services

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety condition that can develop after exposure to a terrifying or life threatening event. PTSD is a common disorder and can have serious negative effects on the day to day life of sufferers and their families.

Traumatic events that may trigger PTSD include violent personal assaults, natural or human-caused disasters, accidents or military combat. Symptoms of PTSD can be both psychological and physical.

If you or a loved one is suffering from post traumatic stress disorder you can find lasting, effective treatment at The Causeway Retreat. We use the latest techniques and medications as recommended by the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE), complemented by our bespoke therapies and counselling. Our PTSD treatment can help you can take control of your condition.

PTSD Symptoms

Around 40% of PTSD sufferers develop the condition because of the sudden death of someone close to them. However, any extremely stressful event is likely to trigger symptoms of PTSD in approximately 30% of people - though the degree of severity depends on the individual and the traumatic event experienced.

There are many different PTSD symptoms. A key characteristic common to most cases is that the sufferer relives an incident through flashbacks or vivid nightmares. Usually, someone with PTSD displays several of the following symptoms:

• Flashbacks of the traumatic event and vivid nightmares,
• Suppressing memories about the trauma and avoiding talking about it,
• Low motivation, social withdrawal and irritability,
• Insomnia and disturbed sleep patterns,
• Concentration problems,
• Feeling anxious or depressed,
• Shaking, sweating and feeling nervous,
• Unexplained aches and pains, including digestive problems, back pains and headaches,
• Constantly on edge and unable to relax,
• Poor memory about the details of the traumatic incident,
• Alcohol or substance abuse,
• Strained personal relationships, particularly problems with partners,
• Finding it hard to hold down a permanent job,
• Developing phobias.

Studies indicate that people with PTSD have elevated levels of stress chemicals in their body. PTSD therefore shares some of the same symptoms as emotional burnout and stress.

PTSD Treatment at The Causeway Retreat

At The Causeway Retreat we can help you address post traumatic stress disorder through a series of treatments and therapies which are proven to help overcome PTSD symptoms.

The Causeway Retreat itself is unique. The only treatment centre in the world based on a private island, the setting is serene, discreet and ideal for PTSD support and recovery. We use a combination of NICE PTSD guidelines and therapies. In addition, personalised nutrition and exercise programmes, as well as massage therapy and acupuncture, are used to encourage full and lasting rehabilitation.

Contact us to find out more about how our leading psychiatric experts can help you gain control of your PTSD symptoms and start leading a normal life.