TBI, PTSD, and Other Mental Health Conditions

It’s been said that life is a series of quiet explosions. We go about our lives, day in and day out until something happens that rocks our world. For some people, that event is a traumatic brain injury (TBI).

TBIs can happen in any number of ways. A fall. A car accident. A sports injury. A head injury. Whatever the cause, the results are often the same: cognitive problems, mood swings, irritability, insomnia, and more. These symptoms can be debilitating, making it hard to work, socialize, or even take care of basic daily tasks.

For many people with TBI, the road to recovery is long and filled with setbacks. But it is possible to recover, as the documentary Quiet Explosions shows.

Quiet Explosions: Healing the Brain is a documentary-style film that follows the stories of three survivors of TBI: NFL quarterback Mark Rypien, NHL player Chris Davis, and MMA fighter Chris Dollar. Each of them had their lives turned upside down by their injuries, but each one was also able to find help and eventually rebuild their life. It aired on Amazon on November 10, 2020.

Rypien, for example, struggled with depression and mood swings after his injury. He found relief with hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), a treatment that helps improve brain function by delivering oxygen to the cells.

Davis, meanwhile, was helped by neurofeedback, a type of therapy that uses electrical stimulation to retrain the brain. After years of treatment, he was finally able to return to the ice and resume his professional career.

Dollar, who was dealing with both TBI and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), found relief with a combination of treatments, including EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing), a powerful therapy for overcoming emotional trauma.

The stories in Quiet Explosions: Healing the Brain, featuring TMS Solutions, offers hope to anyone struggling with TBI or PTSD. These conditions can be debilitating, but there are treatments available that can help people recover and live fulfilling lives.

New Treatments for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can vary depending on the severity of symptoms and how long they have been present. In many cases, a combination of therapies is used to help patients cope with their symptoms.

Rehabilitation specialists, such as rehabilitation nurses and occupational therapists, work with patients to help them regain functional skills and independence. Rehabilitation hospitals offer a more intensive level of care for patients with more severe symptoms.

Occupational therapy can help patients with PTSD learn new skills and regain confidence in their ability to function in everyday life. Rehabilitation nurses provide care and support to patients with PTSD. They work with patients to help them cope with their symptoms and regain their sense of self.

Rehabilitation hospitals offer a more intensive level of care for patients with more severe symptoms of PTSD. These facilities provide a safe and supportive environment for patients to receive treatment.

In a study conducted by the Department of Veterans Affairs, it was found that TMS therapy was able to significantly reduce the symptoms of PTSD in veterans who had not responded to other treatment options. The success rate of TMS therapy for treating PTSD is thought to be due to its ability to target the areas of the brain responsible for processing and storing traumatic memories. By targeting these areas of the brain, TMS therapy is able to help people suffering from PTSD to process and store their memories in a more healthy way.TMS therapy has been found to be an effective treatment option for patients and their families who have suffered from PTSD and helped people with traumatic brain injuries rehabilitation. TMS therapy can help to improve symptoms of PTSD and TBI by reducing the level of stress and anxiety that a person experiences. TMS therapy can also help to improve cognitive function and reduce the risk of developing depression.

TMS therapy can help to improve symptoms of PTSD and traumatic brain injury by helping to regulate the activity of the nervous system. TMS therapy has been shown to help reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and insomnia and improve cognitive function and quality of life. TMS therapy is a non-invasive, safe, and effective treatment for PTSD and traumatic brain injury recovery.

TMS therapy works by delivering magnetic pulses to the brain that stimulate nerve cells and help to regulate the activity of the nervous system. TMS therapy is FDA-approved and has been shown to be safe and effective in treating PTSD and traumatic brain injury.

Anew Era TMS & Psychiatry specializes in treating conditions like traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). We use cutting-edge technologies like functional brain imaging and SPECT scans to accurately diagnose and treat our patients.

Our team of experts has extensive experience treating both TBI and PTSD, and we are committed to helping our patients recover and live full, productive lives. We offer a variety of treatment options, including psychiatric medication management, TMS therapy, talk therapy, and more.

If you or your family members or someone you love is struggling with TBI or PTSD, we urge you to seek help as soon as possible. These conditions can have a major impact on your life, but treatment is available and recovery is possible. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help you or your loved one recover from TBI or PTSD.