PTSD and how to deal with it?

[Macrina]

Originally Posted by Teckeeee

I believe the complaints apply to both EMDR and SE. When I looked into EMDR and read some feedback some said both almost have you relive the PTSD, traumatic to some.

Well this is true, in a manner of speaking. But the important part is that you are doing it with your therapist and because of the special EMDR technique being employed simultaneously, your brain is healing itself one might say, and this is not accomplished through traditional emotional cartharsis.

My opinion is that EMDR can't go wrong unless the practitioner is not proficient & well trained in this discipline. When I was having the specific sessions I found the work hard but I knew it was worth it, believing the result would be that I no longer had PTSD. And this proved to be the case.

At no time during those sessions was my discomfort anywhere near the level of fear, terror and desperation I'd experienced during the panic attacks when the PTSD was in full swing.

[Teckeeee]

Originally Posted by Macrina

Well this is true, in a manner of speaking. But the important part is that you are doing it with your therapist and because of the special EMDR technique being employed simultaneously, your brain is healing itself one might say, and this is not accomplished through traditional emotional cartharsis.

My opinion is that EMDR can't go wrong unless the practitioner is not proficient & well trained in this discipline. When I was having the specific sessions I found the work hard but I knew it was worth it, believing the result would be that I no longer had PTSD. And this proved to be the case.

At no time during those sessions was my discomfort anywhere near the level of fear, terror and desperation I'd experienced during the panic attacks when the PTSD was in full swing.

Thanks for sharing that I will reconsider. I like the efficiency of the therapy for sure vs years of CBT.

[JrzDefector]

Um, I think it should also be noted that PTSD can spring out of any number of causes and blanket cures simply don't exist. While most people have the same basic initial reactions, how they process the events afterwards depends on personality, background and current life situation. So one person's cure may be another person's stumbling block. One should work with a therapist who understands this and isn't married to one approach, in my opinion.

[movintime]

Sorry to jump in so late but just caught up w/ this thread. My specifics (w/out being long & boring) deal alot w/ childhood trauma, alcoholic parents, abusive bullies in school -- not directly physical *****' but traumatizing nonetheless, etc. Thus, now over 50 yrs old, I see a doc ongoing for medications to treat GAD, OCD, Panic & a myriad we can't figure out. It may even be Bipolar 2 (as never felt always calm & stable in 50+ yrs but...) yet he hasn't ruled it in or out. Point I'm making here is; there's a various constellation of disorders & PTSD falls under so many, as fallout from yrs of being overly stressed or taxed neurochemically that adrenals become exhausted.

Ok, I know my amateur "Freud" is coming out here but I do read him & have gained insight into my neurosis (the old school word no longer used) that has created a semi-neurotic condition of which -- contributes to my having fallout equating to PTSD from all these yrs of unresolved trauma/issues -- that now have me jump or react via Sympathetic system-wise to virtually every type stimuli -- even my own shadow at times if I'm really jumpy & stressed/keyed up. Hope this lends some help or creedence to the many shapes & ways this PTSD can manifest itself, when everyone thinks it is just relagated to some post-war vet only disease. Those guys (the vets) I take my hats off too, as no way would I be even ON the planet had I to deal w/ some of what they saw/did.

I have an old buddy that had a younger bro go into Marines in Gulf War in '91, & he sent letters home to my bud saying all the atrocities our US Marines were ordered to carry out in the name of "peace keeping". Haha, what a joke that was but I'm reserving my comments here further on this, as I wasn't there but got 3rd hand reports plus info on this & can't confirm nor deny the reports. Ok, thanks for letting me ramble in & interject my 2 cents, & May Peace BE w/ all of you too that are dealing/struggling w/ this son-of-b*tch illness -- as it wreaks havoc on so many things I;d like to do or go see & do yet am saddled w/ a burden far greater often times bigger than I'm able to handle & I've never even been in the military or war like my current bro-in-law has just recently a few yrs ago.

Ok, Peace out.

[GJJG2012]

Does your state have medical marijuana? It is ultra-safe & benefits over 200 medical conditions. 0 deaths ever. Used by over 1 billion since Genesis. It'll be probably #1 recommended plant drug w/in 10 years.


[quote=Concerned Aunt 936;33776544) In April of 2013, while working the grave yard shift at my 2nd job, I was held at gun point. Again in May 2013 at the 2nd job was held at gun point again.

I have quit the 2nd job, and moved to the country. I've been seeing a therapist who has diagnosed me with having post traumatic stress disorder. I am afraid of any and all pills, including Tylenol. As my doctor already tried to prescribe me something to help me sleep, and I refused.[/quote]

[LoveWisdom]

Originally Posted by Concerned Aunt 936

In September of 2012 I was the victim of a home invasion. I was actually chased out of my home and shot at. I thank god everyday that my children weren't home, as the perpetrators entered through their room, shattering their window. I was home alone. In April of 2013, while working the grave yard shift at my 2nd job, I was held at gun point. Again in May 2013 at the 2nd job was held at gun point again.

I have quit the 2nd job, and moved to the country. I've been seeing a therapist who has diagnosed me with having post traumatic stress disorder. I completely understand, and have no doubts in my mind that I have this. He asked me last week how I deal with it, and how I sleep. My reply was, "I don't."

I wake several times throughout the night to check on the kids, look out the windows, and check all the locks. When my anxiety is high, I write in a notebook to calm myself down.

My children have no acknowledgement of any of the events.

My question is, what can I do to help myself move on from these events? Drugs are not an option. I am afraid of any and all pills, including Tylenol. As my doctor already tried to prescribe me something to help me sleep, and I refused.

What about hypnotherapy? Not sure if it can help, but maybe...

[Concerned Aunt 936]

Originally Posted by GJJG2012

Does your state have medical marijuana? It is ultra-safe & benefits over 200 medical conditions. 0 deaths ever. Used by over 1 billion since Genesis. It'll be probably #1 recommended plant drug w/in 10 years.

No my state does not, but however, even if I did live in a state that was legalized in giving such treatment. I would refuse it as well. I do not do drugs, and I do not drink. Not to mention I have already refused prescription drugs already.