Conditions we treat
PTSD
When the body keeps reacting to a danger that has already passed, that has a name, an explanation and a treatment.
What it is
Post-traumatic stress disorder can develop after exposure to a traumatic event. It is characterised by intrusive memories, nightmares, avoidance of anything recalling what happened, a constant state of alert, and changes in mood and sleep.
It is not weakness or lack of effort: it is a nervous system response that stayed switched on after the danger passed. It is a recognised condition with established therapeutic approaches.
Signs it may be time to seek an assessment
- Nightmares or heavily interrupted sleep
- A constant sense of alert or being startled
- Intrusive memories that break into the day
- Avoiding places, people or situations that recall the event
How the assessment works
The consultation moves at your pace, and you do not need to narrate the trauma in detail to be assessed and cared for. The focus is on current symptoms: sleep, nightmares, level of alertness, mood and the impact on daily life.
Psychotherapy is central to treating PTSD, and medical follow-up walks alongside it, never in its place. In selected cases cannabinoids may be considered for specific symptoms, in line with regulation.
Frequently asked questions
Will I have to tell you everything that happened?
No. You share what you want, at the pace you can. The medical assessment works with today's symptoms, and that is enough to begin.
Does this replace therapy?
No, and the distinction matters. Psychotherapy is central to treating PTSD. Medical follow-up is complementary and aims to add to it.
Want to talk about your case?
A 50-minute video consultation, available across Brazil. Consultation R$ 250.