Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

PTSD Treatment for Adults & Geriatrics

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can affect you at any stage of life—and you don’t have to be a Veteran to experience it. Trauma from military service, an accident, serious illness, abuse, assault, loss, or another distressing experience can leave lasting effects. For some people, symptoms begin soon after the event; for others, PTSD may reappear or become more noticeable years or even decades later. Anxiety, depression, nightmares, difficulty sleeping, irritability, unwanted memories, or feeling constantly on alert may all be signs that it’s time to seek professional support.

PTSD Symptoms

PTSD can be especially complex as we age. Retirement, health changes, the loss of a spouse or loved one, changes in independence, financial concerns, or memory difficulties can sometimes bring previous trauma back to the surface. Older adults may also experience PTSD differently, reporting sleep problems, unexplained physical discomfort, gastrointestinal symptoms, increased anxiety, withdrawal, or cognitive concerns rather than immediately recognizing these symptoms as trauma-related. A psychiatric evaluation can help distinguish PTSD from depression, anxiety, medication-related concerns, and cognitive or neurodegenerative conditions that become more common with age.

PTSD Psychiatric Treatment

Effective treatment can help adults and seniors regain a greater sense of stability, confidence, and quality of life. At WP Blue Horizon Psychiatry, our board-certified psychiatrist, Dr. Willy Philias provides personalized PTSD evaluation and treatment for adult and geriatric patients, including Veterans and non-Veterans. Care is tailored to the individual, with careful attention to medical history, medications, emotional health, cognitive changes, and the experiences that may be contributing to current symptoms. If past trauma is interfering with your sleep, relationships, independence, or everyday life, compassionate psychiatric care is available.