There are three types Cognitive Behavioral Therapies for PTSD, exposure therapy, Stress-Inoculation Training and cognitive processing therapy. exposure therapy is used to help reduce the level of fear and anxiety felt by on individual , this is done by having the patient confront (be exposed to) what they fear. By doing this the anxiety and fear will gradually being to lessen. Stress-Inoculation is used in oder for the patient gain confidence in their ability to cope with anxiety and fear that comes from trauma reminders. This is done by making the patient aware of what is causing anxiety and fear, and teaching them coping skills. Lastly Cognitive-Processing Therapy, like in exposure therapy, the patient is told to repeatedly in and outside of sessions to tell the story of what happened aloud, in order for the therapist to help the client identify and address stuck points and errors in thinking, Cognitive-Processing Therapy can also be known as "cognitive restructuring”. Medical and drug treatments include: Antipsychotics, which are used to relieve severe anxiety and related problems, such as difficulty sleeping or emotional outbursts. Antidepressants which can help the symptoms of both depression and anxiety. also They can help improve sleep problems and concentration. Anti-anxiety medications which also help improve feelings of anxiety and stress. Proposing should be taken if symptoms include insomnia or recurrent nightmares. A combination of both forms of treatment is best because it not only improves your symptoms but also teaches you skills to cope better with the traumatic event.
