Understanding PTSD After a Traumatic Car Accident: Symptoms and Treatments
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Hello, Doctor: I was involved in a car accident on February 26, 2005. At that time, the driver was under the influence of alcohol and crashed into a median. I was seated in the left rear seat (behind the driver) and suffered severe impact to ...
Dr. Wang Chongren Reply:
Dear Xiao Jin, Based on the symptoms and the course of your illness that you described, it is indeed necessary to consider the possibility of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). If the recurrent re-experiencing of traumatic events and anticipatory anxiety persist, you should ...[Read More] Understanding PTSD After a Traumatic Car Accident: Symptoms and Treatments
Overcoming Trauma: Coping with the Emotional Aftermath of Assault
This feeling is very oppressive? I'm really sorry to hear that you're feeling this way. It's very important to talk to someone who can help you, such as a mental health professional or a support group for survivors of sexual assault. They can provide you with the s...
Dr. Chen Meizhu Reply:
Hello: I admire your courage in reaching out and expressing your concerns, and I am truly sorry to hear about your experiences. Based on your letter, it appears that you are exhibiting significant clinical symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It is important for you...[Read More] Overcoming Trauma: Coping with the Emotional Aftermath of Assault
Understanding Zoloft: Timing, Ingredients, and Differences from Other Antidepressants
Depression Zoloft (sertraline) 50 mg should typically be taken once daily, either in the morning or evening, with or without food. The active ingredient, sertraline, is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) that works by increasing the levels of serotonin in the brain, ...
Dr. Dai Wanxiang Reply:
Zoloft (Sertraline) is a new generation antidepressant classified as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It is indicated for conditions such as depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and panic disorder, among others. Typically, treatment begins with a daily dose ...[Read More] Understanding Zoloft: Timing, Ingredients, and Differences from Other Antidepressants