How Psychiatry Helps Families Cope with PTSD?

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can change how someone feels, thinks, and acts. When one family member has PTSD, it impacts the entire family.

Life can become confusing and stressful. The good news? Help is available. Psychiatry can make a big difference for families dealing with PTSD.

At Meridian Psychiatry and Wellness, we know life can be tough after trauma. We care about our patients and their families. We pay attention and support. Our vision is to guide families toward feeling better and living better.

Let's explore how psychiatry helps families cope with PTSD.

What Is PTSD?

PTSD is a mental health condition. It may occur following a frightening or distressing experience. Such incidents might include:

• A car accident

• Being in a war

• Losing someone you love suddenly

• Being hurt badly

• Seeing something shocking or violent

PTSD feelings can last a long time. Individuals with PTSD may be scared, nervous, angry, or even upset in cases where they are safe.

How PTSD Affects Families

When someone in a family has PTSD, it affects everyone. It may alter the communication and interaction between the family members. Children can become lost; parents can burn out or feel confused. It's common to feel like they're treading on thin ice.

Some ways in which PTSD may affect a family are as follows:

• The person with PTSD may have trouble sleeping and disturbing others at home.

• They might avoid family events or outings.

• They may get angry easily, even over small things.

• They may stop sharing their feelings.

It's challenging for everyone involved. The family members are concerned about one another. Spouses can feel lonely and unsure of what to do. They can be helped to reconnect by psychiatry.

At Meridian Psychiatry and Wellness, we use kindness and understanding to support patients and their families. We care for people of all ages: children, teens, and adults.

What Is Psychiatry?

Psychiatry is a form of healthcare that concentrates on the brain and emotions. It helps individuals learn to manage their feelings and behaviors.

A psychiatric nurse practitioner or psychiatrist is a listening person and assists in locating means of feeling better.

At Meridian Psychiatry and Wellness, we use kindness and deep understanding to help patients and their families. We care for people of all ages, children, teens, and adults.

How Psychiatry Helps Families Cope with PTSD?

1.  Listening and Understanding

At Meridian Psychiatry and Wellness, the first step is always listening. Every person's story is different. Justina Hicks, the psychiatric nurse practitioner, listens with kindness and care. She understands how it is crucial to feel heard and respected.

When one of the family members has PTSD, then the entire family needs assistance.

Justina Hicks helps families understand what's going on. She explains PTSD in simple ways, so everyone, parents, kids, and partners, can understand what is happening and why.

2.  Making a Plan That Fits You

There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to healing. Our provider works with each family to create a plan for their life and needs. This is called a personalized treatment plan.

This plan can include:

• Ways to help the person feel safe and calm

• Ways for family members to support without feeling stressed

• Healthy routines that help bring back peace in the home

• Help with sleep, focus, and emotions using safe, approved medicine if needed

Each plan is made with care, based on what the family is going through.

3.  Helping Children Understand

Children can be deeply affected when someone they love has PTSD. They may not always know how to express themselves, but often feel stressed. They might:

• Act out in school

• Become very quiet

• Have trouble sleeping

• Feel guilty or confused

Justina Hicks and her team know how to talk to children in a way they understand. She helps them feel safe and gives them words to express what they are going through.

4.  Giving Tools to the Whole Family

Healing isn't just about fixing issues; it's about building resilience. Psychiatry provides families with tools to stay strong together.

Some tools include:

• Helping everyone understand their feelings

• Learning to communicate calmly and kindly

• Strategies for handling difficult moments without conflict

• Encouraging teamwork between kids and parents

These tools help families grow closer, even during tough times.

5.  Support for All Ages

Meridian Psychiatry and Wellness welcome individuals aged 6 and up. Children, teens, adults, and older adults can all receive help.  PTSD can affect anyone.

Justina Hicks helps people of all ages with PTSD. She has years of experience in medical and mental health care.

Building Hope and Trust Again

PTSD can take away a sense of safety and trust. However, families are capable of rebuilding when they are assisted.

One can become trusting and be able to have peace in the household.

It is a time-consuming process, and each family moves independently. However, it can be healed through compassion, education, and a proper support plan.

At Meridian Psychiatry and Wellness, you are not just a case. You are a person, and your family matters. Our aim is not just to treat PTSD but to help families feel whole again.

When to Reach Out

Here are signs a family may need support:

• The person with PTSD seems far away

• Family members feel scared or worried

• Arguments are happening more often

• Kids seem sad or stressed

• You feel stuck and don't know what to do

Getting help shows strength. It means you care.

Final Words

PTSD may feel like a heavy cloud over your home. But with support, the sun can shine again. Psychiatry supports families in recognizing, maturing, and recovering together.

If your family is living with PTSD, know that you're not alone. Help is available.

Meridian Psychiatry and Wellness is here to offer guidance to your family to understand PTSD and assist in helping one another. With our help, you can bring back the joy and peace that are missing from your daily life.

Meridian Psychiatry and Wellness accept new patients. We'll help your family toward better days. Book your consultation today.

FAQs

Can PTSD get better?

Yes, it can. People with PTSD can become well by being careful and supportive, and using a good plan. The families are also able to feel stronger.

Is it safe to talk about scary feelings?

Yes. We create a safe and private space. You can talk about anything without fear. We do not judge. We are here to help.