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Feb 03, 2010, 09:18 AM
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I took a test for Anxiety and Depression from my T and scored very high with both. I know I have major PTSD. Can the anxiety and depression be a part of the PTSD?
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Feb 03, 2010, 10:20 AM
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The anxiety and depression may be because of your traumatic event that happened to you, a part of the PTSD,, or the PTSD could be a part of your daignosis of depression,,your depression may be causing you to focus on the traumatic event that happened to you..
It's a vicious cycle, I'm afraid  May you find peace, somehow,,amidst all you are dealing with it...I feel I have made peace with my mental illnesses, took years of reaching out and sharing the details here at PC, but I have made my peace (in my better days..) 
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Feb 03, 2010, 01:13 PM
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Feb 04, 2010, 10:32 AM
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Anxiety and depression are often co-morbid (occurring at the same time) with PTSD. It is not unusual at all.
Lots of hugs.
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Feb 04, 2010, 04:52 PM
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Wpower,
Has your T got you on a treatment plan? I hope you are able to research about the different diagnosis that you've been given. How are you feeling today?
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Feb 04, 2010, 07:37 PM
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Amante, went to see T today and we are increasing sessions from 1x wk to 2x wk for right now. Insurance is not going to cover it after 25 sessions - but I do not care and will pay out of pocket.... because I NEED this help or else I lose everything. And I have fought too hard to get this far. So this is my investment in my LIFE... literally.
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Feb 04, 2010, 07:59 PM
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You are making the best investment--in yourself! Way to go powers. Keep fighting!!
HUGS!
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Feb 04, 2010, 08:17 PM
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Good luck, wpowers.
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Feb 05, 2010, 09:46 AM
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 One only has this kind of clarity when they love themselves deeply
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Feb 05, 2010, 05:18 PM
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 Wpowers, that is a great step for yourself with upping the times you see your T. With regards to your insurance, your T should be able to put your dx down so that you can continue treatment for the amount of time needed. It will be worth every penny you spend on yourself. Has T suggested any medications for now or just talk T. The best thing is that you are helping yourself and seeking out the professional help that is important. Best of luck to you.
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Feb 05, 2010, 06:21 PM
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Yes, it is the PTSD that is causing the anxiety and the depression. Become aware of what causes you anxiety, what makes you feel depressed. As you heal and become more aware you will find that these feelings are directly linked to your PTSD. It took me years to become aware of the fact that what I felt when using the phone was anxiety. It took me even longer to connect that to my childhood and my PTSD. Dealing with and understanding PTSD is very complex, but the longer you go on in the healing process the simpler it all becomes. PTSD, anxiety and depression are all related and one in the same, it's like unraveling a bunch of knots in a ball of yarn.
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Feb 05, 2010, 06:30 PM
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Thank you all for the encouragement and insights. I do not want to go the medication route because my T and I both agree that in my situation - even though it may be more difficult without medication - I NEED to work THROUGH this stage. It really is the trauma work stage. Uggggs. I am afraid if I medicate, that later on I will still have unresolved issues. And just like you said Pom, it is really getting to the root of what is going on inside. Not easy and for sure not fun. But something needed.
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Feb 06, 2010, 03:21 PM
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WPowers,
I am glad to read that you are determined to put the effort and hard work in with the counselling to get to the root of the unresolved issues. good luck, hang in there.
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Feb 06, 2010, 08:03 PM
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Yes, anxiety and depression are often part of PTSD. I've pretty much conquered the depression but I still have quite a bit of anxiety and sometimes have anxiety attacks. Whatever, I know with time, patients and lots of therapy PTSD gets better, but never completely goes away.
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Feb 07, 2010, 01:58 PM
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Michele#3
I suffer too with PTSD, it's an uphill battle. Hang in there sister.
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Feb 08, 2010, 03:41 PM
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Something I found out not long ago is that PTSD is an Anxiety Disorder. So obviously we all feel some type of anxiety especially in situations that trigger our PTSD memories. You will find that yor depression will come an go if your PTSD becomes a chronic condition. This too is common. I hope you will find that you only suffer from the acute condition which is quite treatable without meds and also more successfully alleviated.
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Feb 10, 2010, 03:54 AM
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Anxiety definitely goes hand in hand with PTSD. PTSD is considered an anxiety disorder to psychologists. Also, I was diagnosed with Major Depression before anything else. I believe PTSD was overlooked at that point. Whatever the trauma is that caused your PTSD, can make you very depressed about your life. Anyway, many meds that are used to treat PTSD are anti-depressant/anti-anxiety medications.
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Feb 10, 2010, 05:24 PM
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Yes, anxiety and depression are quite often a part of PTSD. I know in the mood tracker I usually score quite high in both, especially anxiety.
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Feb 13, 2010, 11:34 PM
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((((Powers)))))
Yes, we think that your depression and anxiety is due from all the above with situations in your life as well as dealing with your PTSD. Good Luck, and as always...hang in there! Crew
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Feb 16, 2010, 03:18 PM
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PTSD is a disabling condition. If you meet certain criteria you can apply for disability.
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Feb 17, 2010, 07:51 AM
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Thanks all. I am on short term disability because I lost it at work Sat and had to call T 2x. It was very bad. Right now we are doing the heavy part of the trauma work and I want to get through this part. Not fun! But I think I will like who I will be after it is processed.
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Feb 17, 2010, 03:14 PM
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I have every faith in you that you can get in a better place with the extensive therapy you are getting. keep at it. sending you a warm hug.
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Apr 05, 2010, 08:48 PM
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Very important that you get the right therapy. Some types focus on the 'logic' behind the fears. Kind of 'an alligator at the door' thing. But if there has been an alligator at the door, the fear is not paranoia, it is based on a reality. Different.
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Apr 06, 2010, 12:04 AM
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Realizing what you need and actually getting the help that you need is a great, giant first step. Good job!
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Apr 09, 2010, 04:32 PM
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I am so glad someone shared h ere about depression being associated with this.
I thought I was just depressed. Billi
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