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Old Nov 17, 2013, 09:26 AM
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Does emdr work with complex ptsd?
From my research, the results are mixed. It works for some and not for others. It may vary on the quality of the T overseeing it. EMDR did nothing for me.

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Old Nov 17, 2013, 09:43 AM
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Talk Therapy
Art Therapy
Deep Breathing Exercises
Total Removal Of Any & All UNNECESSARY Drama & Trauma (Stressors) From My Daily Life
Patient, Gentle & Kind - The Mantra I Repeat To Myself Over & Over Throughout The Day
Nature Walks & Relaxing Music
Plenty of Rest (Sleep)

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Old Nov 18, 2013, 07:55 PM
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what kind of therapy are you receiving or have received before?
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Old Nov 19, 2013, 02:36 PM
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what kind of therapy are you receiving or have received before?
I see a therapist every week, I also have a psy doc who now has me on clonidine for nightmares, out me on trazodone today to help me sleep, because I have real bad insomnia. He just started me on prozac last week and said eh will adjust the dose in two weeks. I am looking into an out patient program as well.
The psy doc and therapist said I am in the beginning and it takes time.
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Old Nov 20, 2013, 01:50 AM
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I see a therapist every week, I also have a psy doc who now has me on clonidine for nightmares, out me on trazodone today to help me sleep, because I have real bad insomnia. He just started me on prozac last week and said eh will adjust the dose in two weeks. I am looking into an out patient program as well.
The psy doc and therapist said I am in the beginning and it takes time.
Oh I see. I wish I had something good to offer you but all I can think is to say is to make sure you are safe, in therapy and at home and everywhere you go, and also to remember to breathe. Whenever I have been anxious, I have stopped breathing. It is natural, you want to protect yourself so you tighten up, but then it means you hyperventilate and things get worse.
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Old Nov 20, 2013, 01:02 PM
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My PTSD is really bad right now and is causing a lot of problems with my personal relationships and social life. I was diagnosed years ago, and two years ago I went through a really traumatic situation that resulted in repeat situations that caused great trauma. I almost lost my life and all this seemed to cause my PTSD to get really bad.
I thought I was doing better recently and I realized I am not. I am numb, I am on guard all the time and trust no one, I mean no one. I stopped talking to friends, no longer want to go out, and be around people. I can't stand being around crowds and forget even going to the store if it is crowded I get real bad anxiety and need to leave.
It causes problems in my relationship because I am always defensive and suspicious. I am sick of living like this I am a nervous wreck all the time, I can't sleep, have nightmares so I am exhausted all the time.
I am in therapy just started a month a ago with a new therapist,and I really like her, she has a lot of knowledge about PTSD something I have had a hard time finding. I guess I am impatient and want a quick fix. I am only taking buspar and it does nothing, and blood pressure med at night the doc said would help me sleep and stop the nightmares, well it hasn't worked at all either.
I guess I am just trying to see if anyone has found something that actually helped them. I know there are a wide range of meds, I just do not want to take a med that will sedate me or cause even more issues. It seems everything lately triggers me, so I avoid things more and more and my moods are all over the place.
I am not seeking just meds anything maybe a certain kind of therapy I do not know. I do like to paint that helps keep me distracted for a little while, then those wonderful intrusive thoughts come flowing through. I used to hike all the time but so paranoid I cant seem to drag myself to go anymore.
Sorry to hear! I know Nefazodone has helped a lot of people!! Best of luck!!
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