Maximizing Treatment Outcome and Examining Sleep in Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Inclusion Criteria:

• You have PTSD
• You are between the age of 18 and 54 if female or between ages 18 and 44 if male.
• You have written physician approval/medical clearance to participate in an exercise protocol.
• Are currently taking no psychotropic medications or are able and willing to discontinue these medications prior to the first PE session.

Exclusion Criteria:

• You are currently participating in a structured exercise program
• You have severe depression
• You have any history of bipolar disorder, psychotic disorder, or obsessive compulsive disorder;
• You have a diagnosis of eating disorder, or substance abuse or dependence (excluding nicotine) within the past six months
• You have any history of a suicide attempt, or are at significant risk of self-harm or harm to others
• You have ever been diagnosed with organic brain syndrome, mental retardation, or other cognitive dysfunction