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Old Jan 17, 2007, 10:48 AM
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Hello I am sorry to hear that you are having a hard time at this time. Have you called your Dr to let them know that you are going through this. The Dr may be able to adjust your medication to help you not have the flashbacks as severely. There are 2 groups that you may want to attend DBSA and NAMI in your area so it goves you some incentive to want to get up and out of the house. Do you have a friend that can come over to help you get out of the house, and maybe go for a walk or to the mall, tha main thing is to get out of the house and start doing more activities. I volunteer Monday through Friday at a Senior center, and it help to keep me thinking about other things (I have PTSD as well);. I hope when you feel better you will consider doing something that you may llike to do for yourself. Volunteermatch, on the internet can help match your interests to an agency in the community that may need your help, that you may like to work for and not have to put in a lot of time. I really feel that you could benefit from a stronger support system and going to NAMI and DBSA and being honest with your therapist can help you get a better support system and the help you need. You may also be able to get extra help from a mental health case manager until you feel strong enpough to do things on your own, to help you from getting overwhelmed. You can talk to your therapist about getting a case manager, and there are usually outpatient treatment programs at local hospitals, that you may be able to attend so you wont have to be alone all of the time. There are diets on the American Diabetic Association website to help you plan meals, that are healthy if weight is an issue. I am sure there are numerous support group in your area and you can check the newspaper in your area on the internet to see what is available. I hope things get better for you soon. Take care Soidhonia
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