PTSD
Adult Psychiatry located in Fort Collins, CO
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PTSD services offered in Fort Collins, CO
If you’ve experienced a traumatic event, the emotions, fears, and memories associated with it can trigger intense and disturbing flashbacks that disrupt your behavior and your life in a condition called post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). If a trauma in your past is disrupting your life, call Josiah Ziegler, DO, and the team at Psychiatric Services of the Rockies for assessment and treatment today. Call the office in Fort Collins, Colorado, or request an appointment online.
PTSD Q&A
What is PTSD?
PTSD is a psychiatric disorder that develops when a traumatic event causes long-term adverse effects, including intrusive thoughts, negativity, and avoidance behaviors. PTSD was originally known as shell shock and combat fatigue because the symptoms and behaviors were initially noticed and diagnosed in service people during and after World Wars I and II. The condition is characterized by reliving the event in flashbacks, anxiety, and disruptive emotional patterns and behaviors.
If you experience a traumatic event like a natural disaster, mass shooting, car accident, or sexual or personal assault, it’s common and normal to have these symptoms in the days and weeks following the event. However, over time, these symptoms should slowly decrease and disappear. PTSD occurs when flashbacks, nightmares, and other symptoms last for months or even years after the event, causing significant distress and disruption to your normal activities.
What are the symptoms of PTSD?
PTSD symptoms typically develop in four different categories. Each person has a unique experience and these symptoms present in a spectrum of severity. You may not experience everything listed or you may have symptoms not included in this list.
- Intrusive thoughts, memories, dreams, or flashbacks that are so vivid you feel like you’re reliving the trauma
- Avoidance behaviors like staying away from people or places that remind you of the trauma or suppressing thoughts or memories
- Negative thoughts about yourself or others involved in the event, like survivor’s guilt or anger, fear, and shame
- Abnormal reactions like angry outbursts, being easily startled, or sleep disorders
How is PTSD treated?
Dr. Ziegler provides a detailed consultation and thorough assessment before creating a patient-focused customized treatment plan to reduce your PTSD symptoms. While each person has different needs, treatment plans for PTSD typically include a combination of medication and therapy. For example, you may benefit from psychotherapy modalities like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to learn to recognize your thoughts and feelings and learn to respond in different, healthier ways.
If you or someone you love is living with PTSD, call Psychiatric Services of the Rockies or schedule an appointment online today.
WHAT WE OFFER
Depression
Nearly one-quarter of Coloradans struggle with depression or other mental health disorders. At Psychiatric Services of the Rockies, esteemed psychiatrist Josiah Ziegler, DO, is dedicated to changing the face of mental health for patients in the Fort Collins, Colorado, area. He’s a depression specialist who provides psychiatry and medication management through telehealth, so you can get the help you need privately from home. The practice also offers groundbreaking mental health treatments for treatment-resistant depression, including ketamine* and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)* in the office. Schedule an appointment online or call the office for depression help now.
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Anxiety
If you feel antsy, nervous, stressed, and scared all the time, it could be an anxiety disorder. At Psychiatric Services of the Rockies, empathetic psychiatrist Josiah Ziegler, DO, knows the damage anxiety can cause. He combines mental health therapy, psychiatry, and medication management for maximum benefits. These services are all available through telemedicine, and the practice additionally offers leading-edge treatments like transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) in the office. Book an appointment online or call the Fort Collins, Colorado, office today.
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OCD
Obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) can be incredibly frustrating, causing you to lose hours to intrusive thoughts and rituals every day. Psychiatrist Josiah Ziegler, DO, at Psychiatric Services of the Rockies is an OCD expert who provides complete psychiatric care, tailored to your own individual needs. Dr. Ziegler provides mental health therapy, psychiatry, and medication management through telemedicine. He also gives patients access to the most modern treatment protocols, such as ketamine* and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)* in the Fort Collins, Colorado, office. Book an appointment by phone or click online scheduling now.
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Ketamine
Ketamine is a new treatment tool that offers relief for about 70% of people who don’t respond to antidepressants. Foremost psychiatrist Josiah Ziegler, DO, has seen the remarkable effects of ketamine in many of his patients at Psychiatric Services of the Rockies. As a trailblazer in the psychiatric field, Dr. Ziegler offers ketamine treatment options through telemedicine and office-based appointments in Fort Collins, Colorado. Call the office or use the provided booking feature to schedule your consultation and evaluation now.
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TMS
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a noninvasive and pain-free therapy that offers rapid improvement of depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and other mental health conditions. At Psychiatric Services of the Rockies, patient-focused psychiatrist Josiah Ziegler, DO, offers this groundbreaking technology in the Fort Collins, Colorado, office. To learn more about how you can get fast relief, book a consultation online or call the office today.
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Telemedicine
Every minute counts when you’re busy with work, friends, and family. It’s good to know you can still find time for mental health care by choosing telemedicine. Josiah Ziegler, DO, at Psychiatric Services of the Rockies in Fort Collins, Colorado, offers excellent psychiatric services through telemedicine, including initial consultations, mental health therapy, and medication management to adults in Colorado. Call the office or request an appointment online to get started with telemedicine appointments.
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Bipolar Disorder
Formerly known as manic depression, bipolar disorder leads to life-altering mood swings that include extreme highs followed by plummeting depressive periods. At Psychiatric Services of the Rockies in Fort Collins, Colorado, psychiatrist Josiah Ziegler, DO, provides the compassionate care you need to manage bipolar disorder and improve your quality of life. Whether you’ve previously been diagnosed with bipolar disorder or are now experiencing symptoms, book an evaluation. Call Psychiatric Services of the Rockies or request an appointment online today.
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PTSD
If you’ve experienced a traumatic event, the emotions, fears, and memories associated with it can trigger intense and disturbing flashbacks that disrupt your behavior and your life in a condition called post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). If a trauma in your past is disrupting your life, call Josiah Ziegler, DO, and the team at Psychiatric Services of the Rockies for assessment and treatment today. Call the office in Fort Collins, Colorado, or request an appointment online.
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