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Originally Posted by unhappyguy
Saw my MD today. Thanks to my PTSD, my blood pressure is high. All I know is that I am angry almost all of the time. I requested a sedative but the MD insists that I see a psychiatrist and have them prescribe an anti-depressant. I don't have a good track record with anti-depressants because the side effects are worse than the benefits. The MD said that sedatives are addictive and will not prescribe one. I dread seeing another therapist. Therapy has not helped one bit; I have had many and tried different modalities. It fact, I think it has hurt me more than it has helped. Lately, I have lost hope. I have no money to pay for a therapist. I am more angry and bitter than ever and have been yelling at myself all night.
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I am sorry unhappyguy. Everyone who has PTSD knows how you feel.
I can understand the issue with antidepressants as I had the same problem, could not handle the side effects. I also know that my regular doctor would not prescribe the clonazapam I take for severe attacks and to sleep at night. I try to take as little as possible and often choose to try other methods of combating anxiety, however, sometimes it is overwhelming.
I am sorry that you have been unsuccessful with therapists as I have had the same problem a good one is hard to find.
I don't know what abuse you endured. Some people here have found it helpful to discuss it and find comfort in seeing others have experienced the same and have worked thru it.
Dont go away angry, stay and talk and perhaps you will find good comfort and suggestions here.
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