Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Treatment in India

Amit Verma, a 32-year-old software engineer,...

Amit Verma, a 32-year-old software engineer, was a survivor of a devastating office building fire two years prior. He had escaped physically unharmed but witnessed colleagues trapped. Since then, he lived with crippling anxiety, severe insomnia, and vivid, recurring nightmares of smoke and screams. Loud noises triggered panic attacks, and he had become socially withdrawn, avoiding his office and any crowded place. His wife insisted he see a psychiatrist, Dr. Sharma, who diagnosed him with PTSD. Dr. Sharma recommended a course of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), explaining it would help him process the memory in a safe, structured way. The treatment was emotionally grueling; Amit had to gradually recount the event and challenge his beliefs about his survival. He often felt exhausted and raw after sessions. However, over 12 weeks, the nightmares lessened in frequency and intensity. He learned grounding techniques to manage panic. Six months post-treatment, Amit has returned to work in a new office, sleeps through most nights, and can talk about the fire without being overwhelmed. His emotional journey was from a state of constant, hidden terror and guilt to one of managed grief and re-engagement with life, finding pride in his resilience.