What are some causes for Post Traumatic Stress and what other then medication can I do to help Manage it? I also have severe memory issues, I have a hard time recalling what happened yesturday as well as a week ago.. Can anyone tell me what happens in Post Traumatic Stress and what it does to you and what other things you can do to manage this aside from medication?
2006-06-07 14:08:17 · 5 answers · asked by hearts_bleed_dark 3 in Health ➔ Mental Health
thanx everyone, the doctor who diagnosed me with this didnt really explain to me what it was they just gave me the meds and didnt explain the disorder to me.. I appreciate all the help i can get
2006-06-07 14:24:56 · update #1
Everyone with post-traumatic stress disorder has experienced an event that caused intense feelings of fear, helplessness, or horror. However, not everyone who has such an experience gets PTSD. Your chance for developing the condition increases depending on how intense the event was, how close you were to the event, and how strong your reaction to it was. A family history of depression or a history of abuse or trauma may also increase your risk of getting PTSD. PTSD can be treated with counseling and sometimes medicines such as antidepressants. Early treatment is important and may help reduce long-term symptoms. Unfortunately, many people do not know that they have PTSD or do not seek treatment.
Many people who have PTSD also have another mental health disorder, most commonly depression or an anxiety disorder. Some people also develop alcohol or drug abuse problems. It is important that you also get treatment for these conditions to help your recovery from PTSD
2006-06-07 14:12:50 · answer #1 · answered by jchas64651 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Did I get this right - what causes Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome? It's called trauma.
I've gone through a lot of post-traumatic stress, but I think I've handled it well enough. I can manage my life. It's not complete recovery yet, but I'm on my way.
Besides medication, talk therapy helps. I always felt a desire to talk to people about it, and figured out pretty quick that people don't want you to talk about it. They think that if you forget about it, like they have, you'll be just fine, like they are.
It doesn't just go away. You have to face it. It happened, "it" being whatever caused the trauma.
The thing that helped my brain the most (ironically, my trauma was a traumatic brain injury) was physical activity, physical therapy followed by working with a trainer in a gym. Retraining my brain to operate and control the body was the first step in learning to control my seizures and volatile emotions.
It's a long hard road, but life is great if you keep at it. With recovery, the only way to go is up. Good luck to you.
2006-06-07 14:21:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to the doctor who prescribed the medication for you. Ask him/her why you have been diagnosed with PTSD. Behavioral therapy is being used to treat PTSD, but therapists are few and far between. In the meanwhile, put extra effort into creating a lifestyle filled with activities and people that nourish you, support you and bring you to your best self. If you are unable to work now, fill your days doing what you like/love.
2006-06-07 14:19:53 · answer #3 · answered by apples 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the memory issues are part of it - some people can get off the meds with years of counselling, I depend on them. Nightmares, dissociation, etc. are all part of it. But you can manage. Good luck!
2006-06-07 14:13:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out (http://www.reducingstress.net ) there is a lot of great content, information articles, expert advice and links on the subject there.
2006-06-08 01:54:45 · answer #5 · answered by marketingexpert 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋