Has anyone found anything that helps with PTSD symptoms

Aiuto · Nov 11, 2013 at 02:49 PM

Louise Hay The author of many self help books has a APP on Iphone I got for free it is called Louise Hay Affirmations. It might also be on other cell phones. It is for meditation I love it and Louise Hay's work.

Anaconda · Nov 13, 2013 at 05:20 PM

Currently EMDR is said to be the most efficient method helping with PTSD symptoms.

bassrunnin · Nov 14, 2013 at 10:47 AM

Does emdr work with complex ptsd?

Leah123 · Nov 15, 2013 at 12:24 PM

Not sure if anyone's posted this yet, just an at-home tool for dealing with symptoms, but I like the versatility: PTSD Coach Online tools menu

Gus1234U · Nov 17, 2013 at 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by unguy

I am listening to Music for Brainwave Massage by Dr. Jeffrey Thompson, Volumes 1.0 and 2.0. The CDs use sound pulse patterns to calm the mind. So far, they are amazing.

i use a similar auditory (sound) therapy, called Holosync, that is sold in a therapeutic format, with 24 hr phone support. after using it for 5 years or so, i am in remission from bipolar, GAD, OCD, and the other alphabet soup Dx's. i am still using it to repair my memory and calm the PTSD flashes~

you can read more about it and order it online at CenterPointe.com. i recommend you not get caught up in the site's other offerings, the owner is quite a salesman who happened upon a "good thing" and is making the best of it.

best wishes~
Gus

Nov 17, 2013 at 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by bassrunnin

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.

Nov 17, 2013 at 09:43 AM

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)

Rosondo · Nov 18, 2013 at 07:55 PM

what kind of therapy are you receiving or have received before?

dml66 · Nov 19, 2013 at 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Rosondo

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.

Rosondo · Nov 20, 2013 at 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by dml66

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.

vans1974 · Nov 20, 2013 at 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by dml66

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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Aiuto Member Member Since Feb 2013 Posts: 268 11 230 hugs given	Nov 11, 2013 at 02:49 PM #21 Louise Hay The author of many self help books has a APP on Iphone I got for free it is called Louise Hay Affirmations. It might also be on other cell phones. It is for meditation I love it and Louise Hay's work.
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Anaconda Junior Member Member Since Nov 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 6 10	Nov 13, 2013 at 05:20 PM #22 Currently EMDR is said to be the most efficient method helping with PTSD symptoms.
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bassrunnin Member Member Since Oct 2013 Location: Tennessee Posts: 47 10	Nov 14, 2013 at 10:47 AM #23 Does emdr work with complex ptsd? __________________ DX: BP1, C-PTSD, BPD RX: Latuda - 80mg Rextuli - 3mg Wellbutrin - 300XL Vistaril - PRN Anxiety - 50mgx2 Serequel PRN when Manic - 150mg
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Leah123 Grand Magnate Member Since Jun 2013 Location: Washington Posts: 3,593 11 1,759 hugs given	Nov 15, 2013 at 12:24 PM #24 Not sure if anyone's posted this yet, just an at-home tool for dealing with symptoms, but I like the versatility: PTSD Coach Online tools menu
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Anonymous37842 Guest Posts: n/a	Nov 17, 2013 at 09:43 AM #27 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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Rosondo Member Member Since Nov 2013 Location: US Posts: 137 10 30 hugs given	Nov 18, 2013 at 07:55 PM #28 what kind of therapy are you receiving or have received before?
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