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Kaya Life
Medical Marijuana Specialists located in Pensacola, Marianna, Miramar Beach, Panama City, FL & Gulfport, MS
If you’re a veteran of war or a survivor of abuse, or have lived through any form of traumatic or terrifying experience, you could be a candidate for medical marijuana treatment. Cannabis could help you sleep better, relieve anxiety, and reduce the intrusive memories that typify post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Visit Kaya Life at their offices in Miramar Beach, Panama City, Marianna, Pensacola, Florida, and Gulfport, MS to learn more about how medical marijuana can help you. Call the friendly staff today or make an appointment online.
PTSD Q & A
What is post-traumatic stress disorder?
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental condition that describes the chronic, lingering effects of experiencing a terrifying or traumatic event. You may have experienced something traumatic firsthand, or you may have witnessed it and still experience the psychological impact. While any traumatic event could take time to cope with, if you find yourself experiencing symptoms that interfere with your daily life or last long after the traumatic event has passed, you may have PTSD.
How do I know if I have PTSD?
Post-traumatic stress symptoms may begin soon after a traumatic event, or they can lie dormant for months or even years before appearing later in life. These symptoms can make it difficult to maintain social and professional relationships and can damage your ability to trust or connect with people. The main symptoms of PTSD include:
Intrusive memories
Recurring dreams, obsessive thoughts, and an inability to stop thinking about the traumatic event are common signs of PTSD.
Avoidance
You may begin avoiding certain people or situations that you’re worried will remind you of the event, and you may try to avoid thinking about the event in general.
Negative changes in thinking or mood
This includes feelings of hopelessness, depression, anxiety, and detachment that can often afflict people after a traumatic experience.
If I have PTSD, will I experience changes in physical or emotional reactions?
You may find your more easily angered or irritated than you used to be, or that you react with fear or anxiety to things that never bothered you before.
PTSD can vary from person to person, so you may experience only some of these symptoms, or you may experience all of them.
What are the traditional treatments for PTSD?
As with many mental conditions, it can be difficult and frustrating to treat PTSD. Because the condition is different for everyone, treatment varies from person to person, but it almost always involves therapy, medication, or both. Many people who suffer from PTSD experience an improvement with prescription medication, but it doesn’t work for everyone. Talk therapy is one of the most effective known treatments for PTSD, but it is a process that can take weeks for a breakthrough.
How can medical marijuana help me with my PTSD?
Cannabis can help reduce obsessive thinking and the incidence of intrusive memories, effectively addressing two of the main symptoms of PTSD. It’s also widely used as a sleep aid and anti-anxiety measure, providing even more benefit to many people suffering from PTSD.
If you have PTSD, call Kaya Life today and make an appointment to see how medical marijuana can help you, or make an appointment online.
