Posted on Jun 6, 2015
Any recommendations for alternatives to medication for the treatment of PTS?
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Find a calming hobby. Fishing, or hiking. Whatever you choose needs to be quiet and calming, preferably shouldn't include the regular use of firearms, as that is a possible trigger.
Also, there are therapy dog programs out there so you don't end up hiking alone.
Also, there are therapy dog programs out there so you don't end up hiking alone.
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It took me a while to get over the fact that firearms were a trigger for me. I obviously did because I am still Active Duty, but I avoided ranges for a while so I could get my head straight.
On the service dog note, I am unsure how you contact a group that provides them. I don't personally have a service animal.
On the service dog note, I am unsure how you contact a group that provides them. I don't personally have a service animal.
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Yes. I never like psychotropic medications, as we prescribe them too frequently. LTC (Join to see). Meds should offered with counseling, not alone. I believe the best remedies are talking it out/counseling, staying active and busy, and exercise. Finally, I believe dogs (animals) provide great comfort; we have 4 and it is near impossible to be sad around a dog(s).
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