After a patient has experienced serious trauma or a life-threatening incident, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) develops. Every veteran’s post-traumatic stress disorder develops in a unique way. These might be persistent memories of the traumatic experience, such as troubling thoughts, nightmares, or flashbacks, which cause strong emotional and physical reactions (Mobbs & Bonanno, 2018). Avoidance of objects that remind you of the traumatic incident is another symptom of PTSD. Detachment from social life, as well as losing interest in any activity, are examples of this. PTSD manifests itself in unpleasant changes in thoughts and attitudes, such as amplified negative beliefs (Mobbs & Bonanno, 2018). Severe depression might result from an inability to experience good emotions. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a complicated issue that affects a significant portion of today’s population. According to data, over 20% of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans and more than 15% of Vietnam veterans are affected (Reich et al., 2019). Veterans may overcome the effects of PTSD with a variety of community alternatives and an openness to new ideas.
Trauma-focused psychosocial care is the most effective evidence-based nursing intervention for post-traumatic stress disorder. It is also highly influenced by community options, especially the availability of private nurse practitioners. Recovery from post-traumatic stress disorder entails removing mental and emotional stress as well as assisting the nervous system’s recovery (Reich et al., 2019). Nowadays, PTSD is treated in several ways, including holistic care and non-pharmacological approaches like recreational therapy, yoga, or meditation. In the context of nursing, the most typical kind of assistance is cognitive behavioral therapy or counseling (Reich et al., 2019). This entails progressively exposing the patient to thoughts and sensations that are similar to those experienced during the trauma (Reich et al., 2019). Identifying erroneous and unreasonable beliefs about the incident and replacing them with a more balanced image is also part of therapy.
References
Mobbs, M. C., & Bonanno, G. A. (2018). Beyond war and PTSD: The crucial role of transition stress in the lives of military veterans. Clinical Psychology Review, 59, 137-144.
Reich, K., Nemeth, L., & Acierno, R. (2019). Evidence-based psychotherapy interventions to improve psychosocial functioning in veterans with PTSD: An integrative review. Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 57(10), 24-33.