PTSD

Events that cause the individual to fear for personal life and wellbeing—such as a car collision or other accident, a physical or sexual assault, long-term abuse, torture, a natural disaster, living in a war zone, or life-altering experiences like the death of a loved one—can all spur the following PTSD symptoms.

Traditional treatments for PTSD often include antidepressant medications, but new drug-free approaches are being recommended by doctors that may be healthier. Here are seven alternative treatments that can help a person cope with their symptoms of this crippling disorder, without relying on drugs (although medications are sometimes used alongside other treatments).