[uchiha_freak]

Don't enjoy life anymore as i used to do earlier. Don't feel like before. I don't like going outside; i feel insecure when i go for outing. have frequent muscle tension. moreover i had been traumatised by last event; in which i had to drop a year; never dreamt of such a thing.

Anxiety and PTSD are the main cause. they don't let me do anything.

pls help soon. i need to get okay soon !

[kaliope]

hi uchiha freak
there are meds that can help but therapy is more important i think. most important is a therapist who SPECIALIZES in anxiety and trauma, not just one who occasionally treats it. i spent 3 years in therapy with a phd that was good but only had general skills. my anxiety and trauma only got worse. now a year with a specialist, i am so much better.

welcome to psych central. you will find we have several forums where you can post about your concerns and receive feedback from other members. you will get a lot of support here. again, welcome

[Ruftin]

Hello and welcome to Psych Central uchia_freak!!! It's nice to meet you. You have joined a community of warm and caring members who will want to offer you support and advice. Yours is welcome as well.

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I look forward to seeing you around!!!

[CANDC]

Hi! Welcome to Psych Central (PC). I am sorry you have suffered from anxiety and PTSD. I have heard from others who had a diagnosis by a psychiatrist and got on meds that that helped stabilize their emotions. A therapist also helped them.

You may also find the posts here of interest. Psych Central - Search results for Coping with anxiety ptds

Glad you have joined our community. I find Psych Central helps me find answers where before there were only questions. There is so much here. Maybe a friend you meet here at PC will help you with sharing what you are going through.

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[kiwi33]

Hi uchiha_freak

I have no personal experience of PTSD but a member of a mood disorders therapy group that I used to go to does.

She reported that a combination of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) helped her with her PTSD.

She stressed that, in her experience, it is important to find a mental health professional who has a track record of using TFCBT and EMDR when working with clients who have PTSD.

[Disorder7]

I take Seroquel for bipolar, but it seems to work for PTSD and anxiety. It's a powerful antipsychotic, so I don't know if you need anything that strong.

I take xanax for panic attacks. But you have to be careful if you've had addiction issues in the past.

[healingme4me]

Best to find the right combination of therapist and psychiatrist. Your psychiatrist will choose the best med for your situation.

Welcome to PC