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Oct 27, 2009, 06:14 PM
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My T who specialized in trauma went to a recent conference on the brain and trauma. The specialist showed pictures of brains and their activity of someone with PTSD, bipolar, and ADHD. They looked identical!
I have been having trouble with my memory since my brother was killed by my mom, my grades dropped from A's to struggling to get C's. I was tested by my neurologist and my working memory is only at 10% for someone my age. I never used to have this problem, but I do now. We think it is due to dissociation from PTSD and/or I am in a state of fright or flight. I really noticed this when I signed up for Racquetball this semester and that sound really triggered things from being abused as a child. So anyway, the last 2 weeks I have been taking low doses of Strattera and I can tell this week it is really helping! I got in the upper 90% on my midterm and another test this week, where it has been 2 years since that has happened. When I tried to study, I could remember what I read and still do. Plus today in Racquetball class, I was actually returning the ball instead of missing it all the time due to being in a stage of flight or fights. I am really starting to feel hope for the first time in 2 years that just maybe I can finish my degree and go onto the next one. Eventually I will be able to go off this medicine when I am done with my desensitization trauma therapy (EMDR). It feels good to be hopeful again. Just wanted to share something positive for a change. Last edited by Anonymous273; Oct 27, 2009 at 09:15 PM. |
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Oct 27, 2009, 07:24 PM
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That's really great news. I'm happy for you. I hope things continue to go well.
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Oct 27, 2009, 09:35 PM
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That's AWESOME!!!! I am so glad things are looking up!!! Thanks for sharing!
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Oct 27, 2009, 09:37 PM
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How wonderful that something is helping! I'm happy for you.
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Oct 28, 2009, 01:49 AM
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Oct 28, 2009, 05:08 AM
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Exotic, that's terrific - congrats!!!
 
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Oct 28, 2009, 06:16 AM
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Oct 28, 2009, 08:49 AM
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exotic.. that is so good to hear.
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Oct 28, 2009, 10:24 AM
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Exoticflower,
That is FANTASTIC news!
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