Posted on Jun 8, 2015
For those with PTSD, what kind of therapy do you get? What were your initial symptoms like, what are they now?
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I am curious to see what the spectrum of PTSD folks are like, and are we shifting to the right. If you are not comfortable, by all means remain private. I go to individual therapy once a month now. At the start of my PTSD I had suicidal and racing thoughts, anxiety, depression, stress, hyper-vigilance, inability to sleep well, and anger issues. Now I am stable but I am numb, I believe to prevent me from me from sliding backwards. I noticed I don't care for hobbies like I use to, and this is the best I will be, but this is still victory.
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CPT, I found it helpful to logically process those areas I have control and those I don't. Many symptoms have faded and become less intense, especially insomnia and anger issues.
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Beth J
LTC, how's your journey coming along? Have you had an opportunity to try flotation therapy? Great for insomnia, among other things!
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It took me a while to admit that there was something 'not right' about the way I was acting and responding to my surroundings. My wife was on it right away and asking if I didn't like having the family over. I would excuse myself from group events, have trouble sleeping, etc.. I hit up the VA for some counselling, and talked through a few issues. Tried the journal bit.
As others have said, I have learned to live with it. Of course in my jobs/hobbies, I am continually re-exposing myself to conditions and situations that bring back memories. Then I have bad dreams and move on.
I don't enjoy the same hobbies I used to have, but I look forward to the opportunity to find new ones. Now its just finding the time.
I think for me, finding the small moments to enjoy life have helped more than anything. That first cup of coffee, listen to the birds, the aroma of baked bread, hearing about my daughters day. I have a dog who provides a lot of joy and love. These moments seem to reduce the anxiety/pressure I used to feel.
I think that some of the times I feel the best is after chatting with buddies in person or online. I think its a big part of why I keep clicking back to Rallypoint and Facebook. Having that special feedback from cohorts has really kept be coming back for more.
Best wishes to you and keep us posted on progress.
As others have said, I have learned to live with it. Of course in my jobs/hobbies, I am continually re-exposing myself to conditions and situations that bring back memories. Then I have bad dreams and move on.
I don't enjoy the same hobbies I used to have, but I look forward to the opportunity to find new ones. Now its just finding the time.
I think for me, finding the small moments to enjoy life have helped more than anything. That first cup of coffee, listen to the birds, the aroma of baked bread, hearing about my daughters day. I have a dog who provides a lot of joy and love. These moments seem to reduce the anxiety/pressure I used to feel.
I think that some of the times I feel the best is after chatting with buddies in person or online. I think its a big part of why I keep clicking back to Rallypoint and Facebook. Having that special feedback from cohorts has really kept be coming back for more.
Best wishes to you and keep us posted on progress.
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MAJ Ken Landgren
I know at onset I had a lot of fear for my career, fear no one could help me, fear that the pain was so great.
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1LT Richard C.
It did hurt my career..as a federal employee it shouldn't have, but it did. Fortunately I have a few around who where willing to help and work with me. So now I work hard through volunteer organizations and in my personal life to extend the same courtesy to others.. help when I can, be that support.
It brings to mind when we were practicing for Master Gunners cert. The best way to learn something is to teach it...So I take that same principle one step further, that the best west to get help yourself, is to be there to help others.
Thanks for sharing Maj.
It brings to mind when we were practicing for Master Gunners cert. The best way to learn something is to teach it...So I take that same principle one step further, that the best west to get help yourself, is to be there to help others.
Thanks for sharing Maj.
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I suffered from many symptoms originally, including: hyper vigilance, easily startled, frequent nightmares, intrusive thoughts of experienced traumas, anger, stress, avoidant behavior an dos on. I took part in a 2 month long inpatient program, a support group, individual counseling and more over the years. I am off all medication and in control of my PTSD for the most part, but still suffer all the same symptoms...I have just learned how to live with it.
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MAJ Ken Landgren
I am glad you are getting better. I still have the same symptoms but it is like one at a time, and they are not as powerful as they use to be.
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