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Symptoms
Treatments
Next Steps
Physical Symptoms
Cerebrospinal Fluid Excretion Out of Ears / Nose
Changes in Appetite / Weight
Chronic Pain
Convulsions / Seizures
Difficulty Sleeping / Sleeping Unusual Amounts
Dilated Pupils / Blurred Vision
Dizziness / Loss of Balance / Impaired Hand-eye Coordination
Engaging in Impulsive / Risky Behavior
Fatigue / Drowsiness
Feeling Dazed, Confused or Disoriented
Psychological Symptoms
Agitation / Irritable / Loss of Interest
Depression / Anxiety
Deteriorating Lifestyle Habits
Emotional Numbness / Avoidance / Fear / Detachment / Hypervigilance
Feeling Helpless / Hopeless
Flashbacks / Nightmares
Heightened Impulse
Hypervigilance
Mood Swings
Recklessness / Self-Destructive Behavior
Your Symptoms:
Physical Symptoms
Psychological Symptoms
Overview
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that’s triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event.
Most people who go through traumatic events may have temporary difficulty adjusting and coping, but with time and good self-care, they usually get better. If the symptoms get worse, last for months or even years, and interfere with your day-to-day functioning, you may have PTSD.
Getting effective treatment after PTSD symptoms develop can be critical to reduce symptoms and improve function.
Diagnosis
The traditional method of diagnosing requires Patient Reporting, and then a Patient Survey, which then a Diagnosis is prepared by a Psychiatrist, Psychologist, or Primary Care Provider, based off of DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders).
The Invictus Project approach will do Blood Labs, a QSPECT Brain Scan, Brain qEEG, as well as a Patient Survey, giving both a quantitative and qualitative Diagnostics Outlook (going in deeper).
Symptom Management
Anti-anxiety Benzodiazepines
Primarily Treats:
May Also Treat Following Symptoms:
Emotional Numbness / Avoidance / Fear / Detachment / Hypervigilance; Flashbacks / Nightmares; Heightened Impulse;
Side Effects:
Suicide; Anxiety; Confusion; Drowsiness; Dizziness; Fatigue; Agitation; Sweating; Insomnia; Weight loss; Increase in cholesterol; Decrease in appetite; Dry mouth; Constipation; Sexual dysfunction;
Tricyclic Antidepressants
Primarily Treats:
May Also Treat Following Symptoms:
Agitation / Irritable / Loss of Interest; Emotional Numbness / Avoidance / Fear / Detachment / Hypervigilance; Flashbacks / Nightmares; Mood Swings; Self-Isolation; Self-Medication / Substance Abuse; Suicidal Ideation; Depression / Anxiety;
Side Effects:
Drowsiness; Low blood pressure; Increased appetite; Weight loss; Sweating; Tremors; Orthostatic hypotension; Dry mouth; Constipation; Blurred vision; Urinary retention
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
Primarily Treats:
May Also Treat Following Symptoms:
Deteriorating Lifestyle Habits; Difficulty Sleeping / Sleeping Unusual Amounts; Emotional Numbness / Avoidance / Fear / Detachment / Hypervigilance; Flashbacks / Nightmares; Heightened Impulse; Issues with Memory / Concentration; Mood Swings; Recklessness / Self-Destructive Behavior; Self-Isolation; Self-Medication / Substance Abuse; Suicidal Ideation; Depression / Anxiety;
Side Effects:
Suicide; Drowsiness; Dizziness; Headaches; Teeth Clenching; Blurred vision; Nausea; Dry mouth; Insomnia; Weight gain; Diarrhea; Nervousness; Agitation; Sexual dysfunction
Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs)
Primarily Treats:
May Also Treat Following Symptoms:
Agitation / Irritable / Loss of Interest; Deteriorating Lifestyle Habits; Difficulty Sleeping / Sleeping Unusual Amounts; Emotional Numbness / Avoidance / Fear / Detachment / Hypervigilance; Flashbacks / Nightmares; Heightened Impulse; Issues with Memory / Concentration; Mood Swings; Recklessness / Self-Destructive Behavior; Self-Isolation; Self-Medication / Substance Abuse; Suicidal Ideation; Depression / Anxiety;
Side Effects:
Nausea; Dry mouth, Dizziness; Sweating; Tiredness; Constipation; Headaches; Weight gain; Upset stomach; Loss of appetite; Insomnia; Increase in blood pressure; Sexual dysfunction
Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET)
Primarily Treats:
May Also Treat Following Symptoms:
Agitation / Irritable / Loss of Interest; Depression / Anxiety; Deteriorating Lifestyle Habits; Difficulty Sleeping / Sleeping Unusual Amounts; Emotional Numbness / Avoidance / Fear / Detachment / Hypervigilance; Flashbacks / Nightmares; Heightened Impulse; Issues with Memory / Concentration; Mood Swings; Recklessness / Self-Destructive Behavior; Self-Isolation; Self-Medication / Substance Abuse; Suicidal Ideation;
Stress Inoculation Therapy (SIT)
Primarily Treats:
May Also Treat Following Symptoms:
Agitation / Irritable / Loss of Interest; Depression / Anxiety; Deteriorating Lifestyle Habits; Difficulty Sleeping / Sleeping Unusual Amounts; Emotional Numbness / Avoidance / Fear / Detachment / Hypervigilance; Heightened Impulse; Issues with Memory / Concentration; Mood Swings; Recklessness / Self-Destructive Behavior; Self-Isolation; Self-Medication / Substance Abuse; Suicidal Ideation;
Lifestyle Modification
Peer Support
Helps Generally Treat Symptoms:
Agitation / Irritable / Loss of Interest; Depression / Anxiety; Emotional Numbness / Avoidance / Fear / Detachment / Hypervigilance; Flashbacks / Nightmares; Mood Swings; Recklessness / Self-Destructive Behavior; Self-Isolation; Self-Medication / Substance Abuse; Suicidal Ideation;
Exercise / High Endurance Activities
Helps Generally Treat Symptoms:
Depression / Anxiety; Deteriorating Lifestyle Habits; Difficulty Sleeping / Sleeping Unusual Amounts; Heightened Impulse; Mood Swings; Self-Medication / Substance Abuse;
Symptom Management
Ketamine Infusion
Primarily Treats:
May Also Treat Following Symptoms:
Agitation / Irritable / Loss of Interest; Depression / Anxiety; Deteriorating Lifestyle Habits; Difficulty Sleeping / Sleeping Unusual Amounts; Emotional Numbness / Avoidance / Fear / Detachment / Hypervigilance; Flashbacks / Nightmares; Heightened Impulse; Issues with Memory / Concentration; Mood Swings; Recklessness / Self-Destructive Behavior; Self-Isolation; Self-Medication / Substance Abuse; Suicidal Ideation;
Side Effects:
Any side effects experienced as a result of Ketamine infusions will go away within an hour of treatment. The most commonly reported side effects include mild nausea, drowsiness, and a temporary increase in blood pressure. The clinical staff will closely monitor your blood pressure and heart rate throughout the course of the infusion. Less common side effects include vivid dreams, mood swings, or agitation. If these types of side effects do occur, they are controlled by adjusting the dosage of Ketamine.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Primarily Treats:
May Also Treat Following Symptoms:
Agitation / Irritable / Loss of Interest; Depression / Anxiety; Deteriorating Lifestyle Habits; Difficulty Sleeping / Sleeping Unusual Amounts; Emotional Numbness / Avoidance / Fear / Detachment / Hypervigilance; Flashbacks / Nightmares; Heightened Impulse; Issues with Memory / Concentration; Mood Swings; Recklessness / Self-Destructive Behavior; Self-Isolation; Self-Medication / Substance Abuse; Suicidal Ideation;
Side Effects:
Heightened Awareness; Lightheadedness; Vivid dreams; Distressing memories
Present Centered Therapy
Primarily Treats:
May Also Treat Following Symptoms:
Agitation / Irritable / Loss of Interest; Depression / Anxiety; Deteriorating Lifestyle Habits; Difficulty Sleeping / Sleeping Unusual Amounts; Emotional Numbness / Avoidance / Fear / Detachment / Hypervigilance; Flashbacks / Nightmares; Heightened Impulse; Issues with Memory / Concentration; Mood Swings; Recklessness / Self-Destructive Behavior; Self-Isolation; Self-Medication / Substance Abuse; Suicidal Ideation;
Lifestyle Modification
Peer Support
Helps Generally Treat Symptoms:
Agitation / Irritable / Loss of Interest; Depression / Anxiety; Emotional Numbness / Avoidance / Fear / Detachment / Hypervigilance; Flashbacks / Nightmares; Mood Swings; Recklessness / Self-Destructive Behavior; Self-Isolation; Self-Medication / Substance Abuse; Suicidal Ideation;
Nutritional Supplements
Helps Generally Treat Symptoms:
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Side Effects:
*Nutritional supplements should be discussed with provider prior to use
Exercise / High Endurance Activities
Helps Generally Treat Symptoms:
Depression / Anxiety; Deteriorating Lifestyle Habits; Difficulty Sleeping / Sleeping Unusual Amounts; Heightened Impulse; Mood Swings; Self-Medication / Substance Abuse;
Yoga / Meditation
Helps Generally Treat Symptoms:
Agitation / Irritable / Loss of Interest; Depression / Anxiety; Difficulty Sleeping / Sleeping Unusual Amounts; Heightened Impulse; Issues with Memory / Concentration; Mood Swings; Self-Medication / Substance Abuse;
Acupuncture / Acupressure
Helps Generally Treat Symptoms:
Depression / Anxiety; Deteriorating Lifestyle Habits; Difficulty Sleeping / Sleeping Unusual Amounts; Heightened Impulse; Mood Swings; Self-Medication / Substance Abuse; Chronic Pain;
Side Effects:
Drowsiness; Low blood pressure; Increased appetite; Weight loss; Sweating; Tremors; Orthostatic hypotension; Dry mouth; Constipation; Blurred vision; Urinary retention
Physical Symptoms
Psychological Symptoms
Overview
Traumatic brain injury usually results from a violent blow or jolt to the head or body from concussive events such as blast overpressure. An object that penetrates brain tissue, such as a bullet or shattered piece of skull, can also cause traumatic brain injury.
Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) may affect your brain cells temporarily, however research shows the damage caused by multiple TBI events are cumulative, to include repeated physical blows to the head. More-serious traumatic brain injury can result in bruising, torn tissues, bleeding and other physical damage to the brain. These injuries can result in long-term complications or death.
Diagnosis
The traditional method of diagnosing requires Patient Reporting, and then a Patient Survey, after which a Diagnosis is prepared by a Psychiatrist, Psychologist, or Primary Care Provider, based off of DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders).
The Invictus Project approach will do Blood Labs, a QSPECT Brain Scan, Brain qEEG, as well as a Patient Survey, giving both a quantitative and qualitative Diagnostics Outlook (going in deeper).
Symptom Management
DHA (Omega 3 fatty acid)
Primarily Treats:
May Also Treat Following Symptoms:
Issues with Memory / Concentration; Feeling Dazed, Confused or Disoriented; Fatigue / Drowsiness; Depression / Anxiety;
Side Effects:
A fishy aftertaste; Bad breath; Indigestion; Nausea; Loose stools; Rash;
Alpha-Lipoic Acid
Primarily Treats:
May Also Treat Following Symptoms:
Agitation / Irritable / Loss of Interest; Depression / Anxiety; Deteriorating Lifestyle Habits; Issues with Memory / Concentration;
Side Effects:
Nausea; Rashes; Itching
Analgesics
Primarily Treats:
May Also Treat Following Symptoms:
Chronic Pain; Headaches / Unexplainable Aches & Pains;
Side Effects:
Gastrointestinal ulceration; Bleeding; Depression; Liver damage; Dizziness; Drowsiness; Respiratory symptoms; Constipation; Low blood pressure and heart rate; Nausea; Vomiting; Sexual dysfunction; Weight gain; Dry mouth; Sweating
Anticoagulants
Primarily Treats:
May Also Treat Following Symptoms:
Cerebrospinal Fluid Excretion Out of Ears / Nose; Slurred Speech / Coma; Convulsions / Seizures;
Side Effects:
Gastrointestinal ulceration; Bleeding; Depression; Liver damage; Dizziness; Drowsiness; Respiratory symptoms; Constipation; Low blood pressure and heart rate; Nausea; Vomiting; Sexual dysfunction; Weight gain; Dry mouth; Sweating
Anti-anxiety Benzodiazepines
Primarily Treats:
May Also Treat Following Symptoms:
Emotional Numbness / Avoidance / Fear / Detachment / Hypervigilance; Flashbacks / Nightmares; Heightened Impulse;
Side Effects:
Suicide; Anxiety; Confusion; Drowsiness; Dizziness; Fatigue; Agitation; Sweating; Insomnia; Weight loss; Increase in cholesterol; Decrease in appetite; Dry mouth; Constipation; Sexual dysfunction;
Anticonvulsants
Primarily Treats:
May Also Treat Following Symptoms:
Convulsions / Seizures; Slurred Speech / Coma;
Side Effects:
Dizziness; Drowsiness; Fatigue; Nausea; Headaches; Blurred Vision; Tremor; Rash; Weight gain; Liver damage; Kidney damage
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
Primarily Treats:
May Also Treat Following Symptoms:
Deteriorating Lifestyle Habits; Difficulty Sleeping / Sleeping Unusual Amounts; Emotional Numbness / Avoidance / Fear / Detachment / Hypervigilance; Flashbacks / Nightmares; Heightened Impulse; Issues with Memory / Concentration; Mood Swings; Recklessness / Self-Destructive Behavior; Self-Isolation; Self-Medication / Substance Abuse; Suicidal Ideation; Depression / Anxiety;
Side Effects:
Suicide; Drowsiness; Dizziness; Headaches; Teeth Clenching; Blurred vision; Nausea; Dry mouth; Insomnia; Weight gain; Diarrhea; Nervousness; Agitation; Sexual dysfunction
Muscle Relaxants
Primarily Treats:
May Also Treat Following Symptoms:
Convulsions / Seizures; Difficulty Sleeping / Sleeping Unusual Amounts; Headaches / Unexplainable Aches & Pains;
Side Effects:
Tiredness; Drowsiness; Fatigue; Weakness; Dizziness; Dry mouth; Depression; Decreased blood pressure
Sedative-Hypnotic Agents
Primarily Treats:
May Also Treat Following Symptoms:
Cerebrospinal Fluid Excretion Out of Ears / Nose; Convulsions / Seizures; Difficulty Sleeping / Sleeping Unusual Amounts; Dilated Pupils / Blurred Vision; Sensitivity to Light or Sound / Difficulty in Recognizing Objects; Slurred Speech / Coma;
Side Effects:
Headaches; Nervousness; Nausea; Apprehension; Irritability; Confusion; Euphoria; Relaxed feeling; Weakness; Tremor; Lack of concentration; Lack of coordination; Insomnia; Chest pains; Increased heart rate; Heartburn; Vomiting; Diarrhea
Stimulants
Primarily Treats:
May Also Treat Following Symptoms:
Agitation / Irritable / Loss of Interest; Deteriorating Lifestyle Habits; Dizziness / Loss of Balance / Impaired Hand-eye Coordination; Feeling Dazed, Confused or Disoriented; Issues with Memory / Concentration; Mood Swings; Nausea / Vomiting; Sensitivity to Light or Sound / Difficulty in Recognizing Objects;
Side Effects:
Fatigue; Anxiety; Depression; Increased blood pressure; Heightened breathing; Increased heart rate
Physical Therapy
Primarily Treats:
May Also Treat Following Symptoms:
Convulsions / Seizures; Dizziness / Loss of Balance / Impaired Hand-eye Coordination; Feeling Dazed, Confused or Disoriented;
Occupational Therapy
Primarily Treats:
May Also Treat Following Symptoms:
Convulsions / Seizures; Dizziness / Loss of Balance / Impaired Hand-eye Coordination; Feeling Dazed, Confused or Disoriented; Issues with Memory / Concentration; Sensitivity to Light or Sound / Difficulty in Recognizing Objects; Slurred Speech / Coma;
Speech Therapy
Primarily Treats:
May Also Treat Following Symptoms:
Slurred Speech / Coma; Depression / Anxiety; Issues with Memory / Concentration; Mood Swings; Self-Isolation; Self-Medication / Substance Abuse;
Psychological Counseling
Primarily Treats:
May Also Treat Following Symptoms:
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Vocational Counseling
Primarily Treats:
May Also Treat Following Symptoms:
Agitation / Irritable / Loss of Interest; Depression / Anxiety; Deteriorating Lifestyle Habits; Fatigue / Drowsiness; Feeling Dazed, Confused or Disoriented; Heightened Impulse; Issues with Memory / Concentration; Mood Swings; Self-Isolation;
Cognitive Therapy
Primarily Treats:
May Also Treat Following Symptoms:
Agitation / Irritable / Loss of Interest; Depression / Anxiety; Deteriorating Lifestyle Habits; Difficulty Sleeping / Sleeping Unusual Amounts; Dizziness / Loss of Balance / Impaired Hand-eye Coordination; Fatigue / Drowsiness; Feeling Dazed, Confused or Disoriented; Heightened Impulse; Issues with Memory / Concentration; Mood Swings; Ringing in Ears / Bad Taste in Mouth / Altered Ability to Smell; Self-Isolation; Self-Medication / Substance Abuse; Sensitivity to Light or Sound / Difficulty in Recognizing Objects; Slurred Speech / Coma;
Acute Rehabilitation
Primarily Treats:
May Also Treat Following Symptoms:
Agitation / Irritable / Loss of Interest; Deteriorating Lifestyle Habits; Difficulty Sleeping / Sleeping Unusual Amounts; Dizziness / Loss of Balance / Impaired Hand-eye Coordination; Fatigue / Drowsiness;
Day Treatment
Primarily Treats:
May Also Treat Following Symptoms:
Agitation / Irritable / Loss of Interest; Deteriorating Lifestyle Habits; Difficulty Sleeping / Sleeping Unusual Amounts; Dizziness / Loss of Balance / Impaired Hand-eye Coordination; Fatigue / Drowsiness;
Outpatient Therapy
Primarily Treats:
May Also Treat Following Symptoms:
Agitation / Irritable / Loss of Interest; Deteriorating Lifestyle Habits; Difficulty Sleeping / Sleeping Unusual Amounts; Dizziness / Loss of Balance / Impaired Hand-eye Coordination; Fatigue / Drowsiness;
Relieve Pressure in the Skull
Primarily Treats:
May Also Treat Following Symptoms:
Cerebrospinal Fluid Excretion Out of Ears / Nose; Convulsions / Seizures; Difficulty Sleeping / Sleeping Unusual Amounts; Nausea / Vomiting;
Side Effects:
Fatigue; Infections; Headaches
Blood Clot Removal
Primarily Treats:
May Also Treat Following Symptoms:
Cerebrospinal Fluid Excretion Out of Ears / Nose; Convulsions / Seizures; Difficulty Sleeping / Sleeping Unusual Amounts; Dilated Pupils / Blurred Vision; Dizziness / Loss of Balance / Impaired Hand-eye Coordination; Feeling Dazed, Confused or Disoriented; Headaches / Unexplainable Aches & Pains; Nausea / Vomiting; Ringing in Ears / Bad Taste in Mouth / Altered Ability to Smell; Sensitivity to Light or Sound / Difficulty in Recognizing Objects; Slurred Speech / Coma;
Side Effects:
Excess bleeding; Infection; Damage to the blood vessel at the side of the clot; Reaction to anesthesia; Pulmonary embolism
Skull Fracture Repair
Primarily Treats:
May Also Treat Following Symptoms:
Cerebrospinal Fluid Excretion Out of Ears / Nose; Convulsions / Seizures; Difficulty Sleeping / Sleeping Unusual Amounts; Dizziness / Loss of Balance / Impaired Hand-eye Coordination; Feeling Dazed, Confused or Disoriented; Headaches / Unexplainable Aches & Pains; Nausea / Vomiting; Ringing in Ears / Bad Taste in Mouth / Altered Ability to Smell; Slurred Speech / Coma;
Side Effects:
Headaches; Bumps at the site of surgery; Spotted bleeding; Fatigue; Swelling; Facial weakness
Lifestyle Modification
Rest / Meditation
Helps Generally Treat Symptoms:
Agitation / Irritable / Loss of Interest; Heightened Impulse; Mood Swings; Recklessness / Self-Destructive Behavior;
Exercise / High Endurance Activities
Helps Generally Treat Symptoms:
Depression / Anxiety; Deteriorating Lifestyle Habits; Difficulty Sleeping / Sleeping Unusual Amounts; Heightened Impulse; Mood Swings; Self-Medication / Substance Abuse;
Peer Support
Helps Generally Treat Symptoms:
Agitation / Irritable / Loss of Interest; Depression / Anxiety; Emotional Numbness / Avoidance / Fear / Detachment / Hypervigilance; Flashbacks / Nightmares; Mood Swings; Recklessness / Self-Destructive Behavior; Self-Isolation; Self-Medication / Substance Abuse; Suicidal Ideation;
Symptom Management
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Primarily Treats:
May Also Treat Following Symptoms:
Agitation / Irritable / Loss of Interest; Cerebrospinal Fluid Excretion Out of Ears / Nose; Convulsions / Seizures; Depression / Anxiety; Difficulty Sleeping / Sleeping Unusual Amounts; Dilated Pupils / Blurred Vision; Dizziness / Loss of Balance / Impaired Hand-eye Coordination; Feeling Dazed, Confused or Disoriented; Headaches / Unexplainable Aches & Pains; Heightened Impulse; Issues with Memory / Concentration; Mood Swings; Ringing in Ears / Bad Taste in Mouth / Altered Ability to Smell; Sensitivity to Light or Sound / Difficulty in Recognizing Objects; Slurred Speech / Coma;
Side Effects:
Fatigue, Lightheadedness Severe side effects include: Lung damage; Fluid buildup / rupture of the middle ear; Sinus damage; Changes in vision, nearsightedness or myopia; Oxygen poisoning; Seizures
Ketamine Infusion
Primarily Treats:
May Also Treat Following Symptoms:
Agitation / Irritable / Loss of Interest; Depression / Anxiety; Deteriorating Lifestyle Habits; Difficulty Sleeping / Sleeping Unusual Amounts; Emotional Numbness / Avoidance / Fear / Detachment / Hypervigilance; Flashbacks / Nightmares; Heightened Impulse; Issues with Memory / Concentration; Mood Swings; Recklessness / Self-Destructive Behavior; Self-Isolation; Self-Medication / Substance Abuse; Suicidal Ideation;
Side Effects:
Any side effects experienced as a result of Ketamine infusions will go away within an hour of treatment. The most commonly reported side effects include mild nausea, drowsiness, and a temporary increase in blood pressure. The clinical staff will closely monitor your blood pressure and heart rate throughout the course of the infusion. Less common side effects include vivid dreams, mood swings, or agitation. If these types of side effects do occur, they are controlled by adjusting the dosage of Ketamine.
Nutritional Supplements
Primarily Treats:
May Also Treat Following Symptoms:
Depression / Anxiety; Difficulty Sleeping / Sleeping Unusual Amounts; Heightened Impulse; Issues with Memory / Concentration; Mood Swings; Self-Medication / Substance Abuse; Suicidal Ideation;
Side Effects:
*Nutritional supplements should be discussed with provider prior to use
Lifestyle Modification
Mind Body Practice
Helps Generally Treat Symptoms:
Agitation / Irritable / Loss of Interest; Convulsions / Seizures; Depression / Anxiety; Deteriorating Lifestyle Habits; Difficulty Sleeping / Sleeping Unusual Amounts; Dizziness / Loss of Balance / Impaired Hand-eye Coordination; Fatigue / Drowsiness; Feeling Dazed, Confused or Disoriented; Headaches / Unexplainable Aches & Pains; Issues with Memory / Concentration; Mood Swings; Nausea / Vomiting; Sensitivity to Light or Sound / Difficulty in Recognizing Objects;
Acupuncture / Acupressure
Helps Generally Treat Symptoms:
Depression / Anxiety; Deteriorating Lifestyle Habits; Difficulty Sleeping / Sleeping Unusual Amounts; Heightened Impulse; Mood Swings; Self-Medication / Substance Abuse; Chronic Pain;
Side Effects:
Drowsiness; Low blood pressure; Increased appetite; Weight loss; Sweating; Tremors; Orthostatic hypotension; Dry mouth; Constipation; Blurred vision; Urinary retention
Yoga / Meditation
Helps Generally Treat Symptoms:
Agitation / Irritable / Loss of Interest; Depression / Anxiety; Difficulty Sleeping / Sleeping Unusual Amounts; Heightened Impulse; Issues with Memory / Concentration; Mood Swings; Self-Medication / Substance Abuse;
Detoxification Programs
Helps Generally Treat Symptoms:
Depression / Anxiety; Deteriorating Lifestyle Habits; Difficulty Sleeping / Sleeping Unusual Amounts; Fatigue / Drowsiness; Headaches / Unexplainable Aches & Pains; Mood Swings; Nausea / Vomiting; Self-Medication / Substance Abuse;
Sensory Deprivation Therapy/ Floatation Tank
Helps Generally Treat Symptoms:
Depression / Anxiety; Emotional Numbness / Avoidance / Fear / Detachment / Hypervigilance; Flashbacks / Nightmares; Mood Swings; Recklessness / Self-Destructive Behavior; Difficulty Sleeping / Sleeping Unusual Amounts; Fatigue / Drowsiness; Headaches / Unexplainable Aches & Pains;
Physical Symptoms
Psychological Symptoms
Overview
Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. Also called major depressive disorder (MDD) or clinical depression, it affects how you feel, think and behave and can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems. You may have trouble doing normal day-to-day activities, and sometimes you may feel as if life isn’t worth living.
More than just a bout of the blues, depression isn’t a weakness and you can’t simply “snap out” of it. Depression may require long-term treatment…but don’t get discouraged. Most people with depression feel better with medication, psychotherapy, or both.
Diagnosis
The traditional method of diagnosing requires Patient Reporting, and then a Patient Survey, after which a Diagnosis is prepared by a Psychiatrist, Psychologist, or Primary Care Provider, based off of DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders).
The Invictus Project approach will do Blood Labs, a QSPECT Brain Scan, as well as a Patient Survey, giving both a quantitative and qualitative Diagnostics Outlook (going in deeper).
Symptom Management
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
Primarily Treats:
May Also Treat Following Symptoms:
Deteriorating Lifestyle Habits; Difficulty Sleeping / Sleeping Unusual Amounts; Emotional Numbness / Avoidance / Fear / Detachment / Hypervigilance; Flashbacks / Nightmares; Heightened Impulse; Issues with Memory / Concentration; Mood Swings; Recklessness / Self-Destructive Behavior; Self-Isolation; Self-Medication / Substance Abuse; Suicidal Ideation; Depression / Anxiety;
Side Effects:
Suicide; Drowsiness; Dizziness; Headaches; Teeth Clenching; Blurred vision; Nausea; Dry mouth; Insomnia; Weight gain; Diarrhea; Nervousness; Agitation; Sexual dysfunction
Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs)
Primarily Treats:
May Also Treat Following Symptoms:
Agitation / Irritable / Loss of Interest; Deteriorating Lifestyle Habits; Difficulty Sleeping / Sleeping Unusual Amounts; Emotional Numbness / Avoidance / Fear / Detachment / Hypervigilance; Flashbacks / Nightmares; Heightened Impulse; Issues with Memory / Concentration; Mood Swings; Recklessness / Self-Destructive Behavior; Self-Isolation; Self-Medication / Substance Abuse; Suicidal Ideation; Depression / Anxiety;
Side Effects:
Nausea; Dry mouth, Dizziness; Sweating; Tiredness; Constipation; Headaches; Weight gain; Upset stomach; Loss of appetite; Insomnia; Increase in blood pressure; Sexual dysfunction
Tricyclic Antidepressants
Primarily Treats:
May Also Treat Following Symptoms:
Agitation / Irritable / Loss of Interest; Emotional Numbness / Avoidance / Fear / Detachment / Hypervigilance; Flashbacks / Nightmares; Mood Swings; Self-Isolation; Self-Medication / Substance Abuse; Suicidal Ideation; Depression / Anxiety;
Side Effects:
Drowsiness; Low blood pressure; Increased appetite; Weight loss; Sweating; Tremors; Orthostatic hypotension; Dry mouth; Constipation; Blurred vision; Urinary retention
Anti-anxiety Benzodiazepines
Primarily Treats:
May Also Treat Following Symptoms:
Emotional Numbness / Avoidance / Fear / Detachment / Hypervigilance; Flashbacks / Nightmares; Heightened Impulse;
Side Effects:
Suicide; Anxiety; Confusion; Drowsiness; Dizziness; Fatigue; Agitation; Sweating; Insomnia; Weight loss; Increase in cholesterol; Decrease in appetite; Dry mouth; Constipation; Sexual dysfunction;
Lifestyle Modification
Exercise / High Endurance Activities
Helps Generally Treat Symptoms:
Depression / Anxiety; Deteriorating Lifestyle Habits; Difficulty Sleeping / Sleeping Unusual Amounts; Heightened Impulse; Mood Swings; Self-Medication / Substance Abuse;
Peer Support
Helps Generally Treat Symptoms:
Agitation / Irritable / Loss of Interest; Depression / Anxiety; Emotional Numbness / Avoidance / Fear / Detachment / Hypervigilance; Flashbacks / Nightmares; Mood Swings; Recklessness / Self-Destructive Behavior; Self-Isolation; Self-Medication / Substance Abuse; Suicidal Ideation;
Talk Therapy
Helps Generally Treat Symptoms:
Agitation / Irritable / Loss of Interest; Depression / Anxiety; Difficulty Sleeping / Sleeping Unusual Amounts; Emotional Numbness / Avoidance / Fear / Detachment / Hypervigilance; Flashbacks / Nightmares; Heightened Impulse; Issues with Memory / Concentration; Mood Swings; Recklessness / Self-Destructive Behavior; Self-Isolation; Self-Medication / Substance Abuse; Suicidal Ideation;
Psychological Counseling
Helps Generally Treat Symptoms:
Agitation / Irritable / Loss of Interest; Depression / Anxiety; Deteriorating Lifestyle Habits; Difficulty Sleeping / Sleeping Unusual Amounts; Emotional Numbness / Avoidance / Fear / Detachment / Hypervigilance; Flashbacks / Nightmares; Heightened Impulse; Mood Swings; Recklessness / Self-Destructive Behavior; Self-Isolation; Self-Medication / Substance Abuse; Suicidal Ideation;
Symptom Management
Ketamine Infusion
Primarily Treats:
May Also Treat Following Symptoms:
Agitation / Irritable / Loss of Interest; Depression / Anxiety; Deteriorating Lifestyle Habits; Difficulty Sleeping / Sleeping Unusual Amounts; Emotional Numbness / Avoidance / Fear / Detachment / Hypervigilance; Flashbacks / Nightmares; Heightened Impulse; Issues with Memory / Concentration; Mood Swings; Recklessness / Self-Destructive Behavior; Self-Isolation; Self-Medication / Substance Abuse; Suicidal Ideation;
Side Effects:
Any side effects experienced as a result of Ketamine infusions will go away within an hour of treatment. The most commonly reported side effects include mild nausea, drowsiness, and a temporary increase in blood pressure. The clinical staff will closely monitor your blood pressure and heart rate throughout the course of the infusion. Less common side effects include vivid dreams, mood swings, or agitation. If these types of side effects do occur, they are controlled by adjusting the dosage of Ketamine.
Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
Primarily Treats:
May Also Treat Following Symptoms:
Agitation / Irritable / Loss of Interest; Difficulty Sleeping / Sleeping Unusual Amounts; Emotional Numbness / Avoidance / Fear / Detachment / Hypervigilance; Fatigue / Drowsiness; Feeling Helpless / Hopeless; Flashbacks / Nightmares; Heightened Impulse; Issues with Memory / Concentration; Mood Swings; Recklessness / Self-Destructive Behavior; Self-Isolation; Self-Medication / Substance Abuse; Suicidal Ideation;
Side Effects:
Blurred Vision; Chest pains; Confusion; Difficulty breathing; Difficulty swallowing; Lightheadedness; Irregular heartbeat; Itching; Sweating; Nervousness; Loss of appetite; Weight loss; Nausea; Uncontrolled eye movement; Bloody / cloudy urine
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
Primarily Treats:
May Also Treat Following Symptoms:
Agitation / Irritable / Loss of Interest; Deteriorating Lifestyle Habits; Difficulty Sleeping / Sleeping Unusual Amounts; Emotional Numbness / Avoidance / Fear / Detachment / Hypervigilance; Fatigue / Drowsiness; Feeling Helpless / Hopeless; Flashbacks / Nightmares; Heightened Impulse; Issues with Memory / Concentration; Mood Swings; Recklessness / Self-Destructive Behavior; Self-Isolation; Self-Medication / Substance Abuse; Suicidal Ideation;
Side Effects:
Headaches; Scalp discomfort; Twitching of facial muscles; Lightheadedness; Seizures; Mania; Hearing loss
Acupuncture / Acupressure
Primarily Treats:
May Also Treat Following Symptoms:
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Side Effects:
Drowsiness; Low blood pressure; Increased appetite; Weight loss; Sweating; Tremors; Orthostatic hypotension; Dry mouth; Constipation; Blurred vision; Urinary retention
Lifestyle Modification
Nutritional Supplements
Helps Generally Treat Symptoms:
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Side Effects:
*Nutritional supplements should be discussed with provider prior to use
Mind Body Practice
Helps Generally Treat Symptoms:
Agitation / Irritable / Loss of Interest; Convulsions / Seizures; Depression / Anxiety; Deteriorating Lifestyle Habits; Difficulty Sleeping / Sleeping Unusual Amounts; Dizziness / Loss of Balance / Impaired Hand-eye Coordination; Fatigue / Drowsiness; Feeling Dazed, Confused or Disoriented; Headaches / Unexplainable Aches & Pains; Issues with Memory / Concentration; Mood Swings; Nausea / Vomiting; Sensitivity to Light or Sound / Difficulty in Recognizing Objects;
Yoga / Meditation
Helps Generally Treat Symptoms:
Agitation / Irritable / Loss of Interest; Depression / Anxiety; Difficulty Sleeping / Sleeping Unusual Amounts; Heightened Impulse; Issues with Memory / Concentration; Mood Swings; Self-Medication / Substance Abuse;
Psychotherapy
Helps Generally Treat Symptoms:
Agitation / Irritable / Loss of Interest; Deteriorating Lifestyle Habits; Difficulty Sleeping / Sleeping Unusual Amounts; Emotional Numbness / Avoidance / Fear / Detachment / Hypervigilance; Fatigue / Drowsiness; Feeling Helpless / Hopeless; Flashbacks / Nightmares; Heightened Impulse; Issues with Memory / Concentration; Mood Swings; Recklessness / Self-Destructive Behavior; Self-Isolation; Self-Medication / Substance Abuse; Suicidal Ideation;
Side Effects:
Anxiousness; Confusion; Depression; Negative flashbacks
The best way to diagnose symptoms and define a course of treatment would be to contact us and schedule an appointment.
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